Since then, WRA has continued to be the most significant body representing the view of those whose lives are affected by changes in Ealing. WRA maintains close contact with influential councillors and council officers.

Our achievements include

• Played an important role in redesigning the original plans for the town centre
• First called for a controlled parking zone (CPZ) in the Thames Valley University (TVU) area, and played a leading role in its design
• Tracked planning and building applications and supported or opposed as appropriate
• Worked to restrict licensing of new pubs/clubs and the expansion of existing ones

 Our present influence

Major changes for the Ealing area are being proposed - changes which will affect us all. WRA is the only local residents' association represented on the board of the Ealing Centre Partnership (ECP). This body brings together business, leisure and council stakeholders to promote the vitality and viability of both Central and West Ealing.

What WRA can do for you:

By joining WRA, you will add you voice to how these changes will impact on us

• As a member of WRA, you will have access to the WRA committee who will advise you and ensure effective consultation on your behalf
• We will keep you informed with regular newsletters in which you can air your views
• Each year we hold two major events: the summer AGM with an invited guest speaker and the Winter meeting
• We liaise with other residents groups and work with them

Current issues we are addressing:

• Transport and traffic
• Parks and greens
• Licensed premises 
• Planning applications
• Regeneration of Ealing town centre, including the redevelopment of Dickens Yard (behind the Town Hall) and the Arcadia Centre   

Membership is only £8 per year for the whole household

Do join us. It's a small price to pay to protect your local area and your future.

To join WRA:

Send cash or a cheque for £8 payable to WRA to:

Georgia Wrench, WRA Membership Secretary, 28 Beaconsfield Road, Ealing, London W5 5JE

with your name, address, phone number and email address, and she will send you a welcome pack including the latest newsletters.  Many of our members choose to pay their annual subscriptions by standing order. If this would interest you, please request a standing order mandate when you send your first year's subscription.

Our membership year runs from 1st April to 31st March, but you can join us at any time.  If you join after 1st January you will have the remainder of that subscription year free of charge.

We look forward to welcoming you to WRA

The WRA has no connection to any political party