Congratulations to our outstanding Employee of the Year winners who were presented with their awards by Dr Rupa Huq, MP for Ealing Central & Acton.
Once again, we discover that no business is an island. Teamwork, dedication and employee loyalty are vital ingredients for business success. Everyone was a winner in reality, so if your nominee was unsuccessful this year, please put them forward for next year.

Winners Retail Services
1st Gifty Afrieyi – Primark. 2nd Ssha Barfield – Planet Organic. 3rd Emily Twyford – Oxfam Bookshop

Winners Commercial Services
1st Kira Du Vallon Lohab – Gardiner Residential. 2nd Charlee Smith – Rush Hair. 3rd Chirag Gosai – The Massage Company

Winners Food & Drink
1st Agnes Jakubecz – Artisan Coffee. 2nd Karina Riberio – A Little Me Time. 3rd Fatema Gheewalla – Starbucks Ealing Green

Summer Colour Butterflies are gracing the flower baskets across town with light-up displays on Ealing Green, Town Square and Oak Rd. Perfect selfie opportunities for sunny days and bringing colour to the town centre.

A local business reported that a visually impaired customer was highly distressed to be refused entry to two local stores that allow guide dogs and suggested a callout was needed to ensure staff are fully aware of store policy. Guidance for areas open to the public and assistance dogs can be found here.

Ealing Council are asking residents to give their views on various projects. First up is the Cultural Infrastructure Plan, which aims to map out the existing cultural and creative activities so they can enhance or add activation's to ensure there is artistic opportunity balance across the Borough.

Give My View working on behalf of the Ealing Council, wants feedback on what is missing from the Ealing & Hanwell framework. The aim is to make sure services are relevant and accessible and within a 20-minute framework so people are encouraged to walk and cycle.

The scrappage scheme has been expanded to include everyone in the Greater London area with a non-compliant car.

From Friday, Aug 4th:
Small businesses and charities with a non-compliant van will receive increased payments of £7,000 (up from £5,000)

From Monday, Aug 21st:
Small businesses and sole traders will be able to receive up to £21,000 in grants to scrap up to three vans.

Accredited First Aid at Work training courses are back in the classroom to ensure the practical aspect of First Aid training is covered, so don't miss out and book now. It's free for BID businesses.
Please save the date, 10th Oct, for our BID business social. The February event was a great success and an excellent opportunity to discuss B2B opportunities with your neighbours.

If you have any concerns, please get in touch.