Local Democracy
Cactuses Never Die
Yousef Qandeel holds the keys to his home in a village that no longer exists. He is standing for election in Greenford Broadway on 7 May. This is his story …
Recording what happens to Southall — and who is responsible.
Local people. Local questions.
Digging the dirt, unearthing the truth.
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12 stories
Community
Back to the Future
Welcome to Ealing in 2010. 16 years of Labour management later, what’s changed? Complete the interactive audit tool to find out!
Investigations
On the Bins Again
After two articles on Ealing’s fly-tipping crisis — “Bangarang” and “Boomerang” — a commenter challenged the central argument: if fortnightly bin …
Investigations
What Happened to Southall?
A new report by Community Powered Reporting critically examines Ealing Council’s shortcomings in addressing issues in Southall, highlighting various …
Investigations
Boomerang! Ten Years Sorting Out Fly-tipping
Fly-tipping in Ealing has doubled since the council changed waste collection to biweekly in 2016, leading to increased cleanup costs and ongoing community …
Investigations
Section 106 money: where did Southall’s “developer tax” go?
Over five years, Southall generated more than £13m in developer contributions but received less than £5m in local S106 spending.
Environment
Bangarang! Pirate Pete and the Lost Bin Collections of Southall
The Lost Boys were right all along. They saw what Peter Pan couldn’t: that refusing to grow up and admit you were wrong costs everyone except those who …
Investigations
Toxic Town - Have You Been Affected?
After years unable to analyse the contamination data, AI has finally revealed what authorities denied - now I’m reaching out to reconnect with those who …
Environment
COPD
Living with chronic lung disease in Britain’s most polluted community, where personal health battles intersect with environmental injustice and the fight …
Investigations
Naphthalene Poisoning Risk in People of African and Asian Heritage
Research indicates that people of Asian and African descent are more vulnerable to naphthalene poisoning through inhalation, contrary to claims that the …
Environment
The Health and Other Impacts of Southall Waterside on Southall & Hayes Residents
Residents express significant health concerns and property damage due to the Southall Waterside redevelopment, feeling ignored by authorities and …
Campaigns
Health Risks of Exposure to Benzene
Benzene exposure, even at low levels, poses significant health risks including cancer, neurological effects, and other serious symptoms.