Nicer Neighbourhoods

Nicer Neighbourhoods is a scheme to improve the look and feel of estates in the borough.

Council tenants or leaseholders can suggest ideas for long-term communal improvements.

Approved proposals are funded by the council at no cost to residents.

To qualify for funding, proposals must:

  • be improvement works (not repairs)
  • have no significant maintenance legacy
  • be capital expenditure 
  • not conflict with planned works in the next 24 months
  • not benefit individual tenants
  • have community support
  • be non-political, non-religious, not already started

Examples of qualifying projects include:

  • crime prevention initiative (excluding CCTV and door entry systems)
  • communal lighting
  • pathways
  • flooring replacement
  • play areas
  • secure storage
  • bike racks
  • fencing
  • community gardens
  • landscaping
  • seating
  • bin enclosures
  • pigeon deterrents

Applications must be made on behalf of a group of residents and include evidence of community support, such as meeting minutes or a petition.

Individual applications are not accepted.

Application

Review and use the documentation below to take part in the Nicer Neighbourhoods Scheme.

  • Application routes – step by step guidance on how a community group or resident association can communicate and gather support for an idea.
  • There are two templates to help with resident engagement if needed:
  • Complete the application form to submit the idea

Send your Nicer Neighbourhoods idea

For help

Email the resident involvement team at residentinvolvement@ealing.gov.uk for more information or visit your local housing hub