Ealing is set to become a better place to live, shop and work, thanks to an inspiring new vision that’s just been published, according to Ealing Council.

The 100-page Ealing town centre report, produced by planning consultants Tibbalds, has at last been published. It was commissioned by Ealing Council last year, to come up with a strategy as to how Ealing, Acton and Southall town centres could develop to help the area thrive.

A series of public meetings will be held across the borough to get the local residents views on the proposals and how they think the £15 million town centre regeneration fund should be spent.

Councillor David Millican, Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Transport, said: “Improving the quality of life for residents and reinvigorating the town centres is at the heart of the plans.“

“These documents give a clear vision and planning framework for the development of our major town centres.”

“We have a proud heritage which we want to retain but it is essential that significant redevelopment takes place if these areas are to thrive and compete with other parts of the capital.”

“As a Council we are determined to drive change and create an environment that enables the borough to prosper and attracts new residents and businesses to settle.”

Among the proposals for Southall areas are:

• regeneration of the industrial estates around Southall Station for higher density mixed use developments close to the proposed Crossrail Station.
• transport improvements around the station
• public realm improvements in The Broadway, South Road and King Street.