What we do

Ealing Common Society was formed in 1991, when a scheme was proposed to widen the North Circular Road into a six-lane highway, requiring the removal of many trees and part of the Common. This news brought together a determined group of residents committed to protect one of Ealing’s greenest spaces, and Ealing Common Society was born.  

Today we work to improve the Common through practical projects, as well as working to protect its facilities and fabric. We’re in regular contact with Councillors, council officers, park rangers and others, to ensure that the Common is a pleasant, well-managed and safe place for everyone to enjoy.

We’ve successfully campaigned for

·         Over 40,000 additional daffodils

·         New and replacement trees in various areas of the Common

·         Extra seating

·         New and more litter bins

·         Better protection from damage caused by events

·         Better lighting along and across the Common

·         Plants and flowers to conceal the derelict public conveniences near Ealing Common station       

·         Closing the Grange Road extension to cars so that it’s safer for pedestrians and cyclists.

Throughout the year there are litter picks for volunteer members and occasional activities such as tree walks. Daffodil plantings have been enjoyed by volunteers young and old.

The Common, and the buildings overlooking it, have an enormously rich history, and the Society often participates in the Open House London Weekend in September by organising a guided walking tour of Ealing Common. You can do a walk of the Common yourself by downloading a pdf here.

We keep members in touch and informed by email newsletter, and on this website (see News and Events). We hope to reinstate the face-to-face Annual General Meeting of the Society, with opportunities to learn more about the Common and to meet fellow Common-users.