Acton Town and its neighbourhoods of Acton Vale, Acton Green, Park Royal, Bedford Park, North, South and West Acton are in the east of the borough. Acton is a bustling town with a mix of residential, commercial, and green spaces.
One of Acton’s standout landmarks is Acton Park, a large park that brings people together by offering walking paths, sports facilities, and the base for the annual Acton Carnival organised by the charity ARTification.
Many different aspects of the town’s history have been researched, recorded and promoted for many years by enthusiasts in the Acton History Group. The town’s industrial heritage is also evident at the London Transport Museum Depot, home to an extensive collection of historic vehicles and equipment from London’s transportation history.
Acton’s heart really shines through its people, who bring diverse cultures and stories from all over the world. The town is home to Japanese, European, Caribbean and African heritage communities, and their influence can be seen in local shops and food markets, and as you view its arts and culture with the town having its very own mural trail covering renowned street art pieces across its neighbourhoods.
The ongoing transformation of the Acton Gardens estate into a vibrant new residential area is also adding new communal gardens, playgrounds and the modern Acton Gardens Community Centre providing a focal point for community activities provided by RollaDome Skate, Descendants, Acton Youth Association and United Anglo Caribbean Society in the South Acton area.
Acton Market located in the heart of the Town Centre, is run every week from Wednesday to Saturday by the social enterprise Action West London. This is an exciting market complete with a monthly Reduce and Recycle hub providing a real community feel, reflecting Acton’s various communities.
Preparing for major emergencies
Ealing and Hounslow CVS, Ealing Council and The British Red Cross are hosting community resilience workshops across our borough.
Residents, community groups, businesses and the faith sector are invited to join us to prepare for responding to emergencies together.
Keeping Feet to the Flames
A independent Citizen’s Tribunal has been established to follow up on recommendations made by the Ealing Race Equality Commission and to hold the council and its partners to account on the delivery of its commitment and responsibilities to fight race inequality and promote race equality.
Shape and influence the health and wellbeing agenda for older people from African and Caribbean communities
We are looking for people with direct lived experienced as patients, carers, relatives or friends of older people using health and social care services to be part of our research advisory group.