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North Acton Square is changing
New shops are just some of the changes coming to North Acton Square with the aim of making it a ‘more lively and welcoming place’.
The improvements are being delivered by Ealing Council, in partnership with the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation, The Republic Community Projects, Imperial College London, City & Docklands, ADD Properties, and Downing.
Work is already under way to create six new retail units. Among the businesses set to move in are food and drink providers and a barber shop, as well as a shop selling products made by local artists and makers and an information hub for the Park Royal Design District.
All businesses will be London Living Wage (LLW) accredited, meaning they are paying its employees a wage that meets the real cost of living in London. LLW is currently £13.85 per hour.
There will also be a new ‘village hut’ for the people who live, work in and visit the area to enjoy. It will serve as a social space for residents.
Works under way
Works on the square have started, with the units installed and better lighting and landscaping coming soon. The shops will be managed by the local arts and cultural organisation The Republic Community Projects.
‘You said, we listened’
Council leader Peter Mason said: “Park Royal is a thriving hub for the creative industries, a priority growth sector for the borough and this development will see the creativity of Park Royal brought into North Acton.
“Back in 2021 we asked our residents what they thought about North Acton’s streets and spaces. We have developed these plans for the revitalised square based on the ideas and suggestions of local people, who know the area better than most.”
Councillor Kamaljit Nagpal, the council’s cabinet member for decent living incomes said: “These substantial improvements to the square will create new prospects for businesses and jobs for local people. All businesses trading from the square will be London Living Wage accredited which supports our status as the only London Living Wage place in West London.
12,000 on site in innovation, culture, leisure, and local services. During construction, the development will support 3,000 jobs, with the on-site Earls Court Skills Centre helping to train up the next generation of workers.
Once complete, the neighbourhood is expected to boost local spending by £75 million to £100 million annually. With work due to start in 2026 and first phases opening from 2030, this is a defining investment for West London’s economy.
Businesses can view the proposals at www.earlscourt.com and share their views via the councils’ planning portals or www.tinyurl.com/LBHFandRBKC.
“There will be many opportunities for people to contribute to the new thriving community space. We are looking forward to sharing more in the coming months. Watch this space.
Don’t miss out...
”Watch out for the exciting events and activities coming to the square over the next few months.
