London Borough of Ealing facts for kids
| London Borough of Ealing | |
 Shown within Greater London |
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| Official website | http://www.ealing.gov.uk/ |
Quick facts for kids Geography |
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| Status | London borough |
| Area — Total |
Ranked 293rd 55.53 km² |
| ONS code | 00AJ |
| Admin HQ | Ealing Town Hall, Uxbridge Road, Ealing |
| Demographics | |
| Population — Total (2005 est.) — Density |
Ranked 18th (of 354) 301,800 5,435 / km² |
| Ethnicity | 58.7% White 44.9% British 8.8% White other 5.0% Irish 24.5% South Asian 8.8% African-Caribbean 6.8% Mixed Race or other 1.2% Chinese |
| Politics | |
| Leadership | Leader & Cabinet (currently led by Jason Stacey) |
| Mayor | Ian Green |
| Executive | Conservative |
| MPs | Stephen Pound Andrew Slaughter Virendra Sharma |
| London Assembly — Member |
Ealing and Hillingdon Richard Barnes |
The London Borough of Ealing is a special area in West London. It is one of the many parts that make up Greater London. Think of it like a big neighborhood or district within the huge city of London.
Ealing is famous for its history and culture. It includes the main town of Ealing. This area is well-known for Ealing Studios, which is a very old and important movie studio. Many famous films have been made there.
| Greater London • London • City of London | |
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London Boroughs: Barking and Dagenham • Barnet • Bexley • Brent • Bromley • Camden • Croydon • Ealing • Enfield • Greenwich • Hackney • Hammersmith and Fulham • Haringey • Harrow • Havering • Hillingdon • Hounslow • Islington • Kensington and Chelsea • Kingston • Lambeth • Lewisham • Merton • Newham • Redbridge • Richmond • Southwark • Sutton • Tower Hamlets • Waltham Forest • Wandsworth • Westminster |
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Exploring the London Borough of Ealing
Ealing is located in the western part of London. It covers an area of about 55.53 square kilometers. This makes it a medium-sized borough compared to others in London.
What Makes Ealing Special?
Ealing is known for its green spaces and friendly communities. It has many parks and open areas where people can relax and play. The borough is also home to a diverse population. People from many different backgrounds live and work here.
Ealing Studios: A Place for Movies
One of the most famous places in Ealing is Ealing Studios. This studio has been making movies for a very long time. It is one of the oldest film studios in the world. Many classic British comedies were filmed here. It's a key part of film history.
How Ealing is Governed
Like all London boroughs, Ealing has its own local government. This government helps run services for the people living there. These services include schools, libraries, and local parks.
Who Leads Ealing?
The local government in Ealing is led by a group called the Leader and Cabinet. At the moment, Jason Stacey is the leader. There is also a Mayor, Ian Green, who represents the borough.
Representing Ealing in Parliament
People in Ealing also have representatives in the national government. These are called Members of Parliament, or MPs. They speak for Ealing in the UK Parliament. The current MPs for Ealing include Stephen Pound, Andrew Slaughter, and Virendra Sharma.
Greater London Assembly Member
Ealing is also part of a larger area called Ealing and Hillingdon for the Greater London Assembly. This assembly helps make decisions for all of London. Richard Barnes is the member for this area.
Images for kids
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Ealing Town Hall, completed in 1888
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Ealing (Londres) para niños
