The Prime Minister has just announced a move to Plan B measures, as outlined in the Covid-19 Autumn/Winter Plan. Plan B measures will come into force while more data on vaccine efficacy is assessed. Moving to Plan B will help to slow the spread of the Omicron variant and reduce the chances of the NHS coming under unsustainable pressure, while buying time to deliver more boosters.

In summary, the measures announced yesterday are:

• From 10 December, mandatory face covering rules are extended to most indoor settings (but will not include hospitality settings).
• From 13 December, guidance is for people to work from home if they can. Anyone who cannot work from home should continue to travel to their workplace.
• From 15 December, introduction of mandatory certification for certain settings. This will mean a requirement to show vaccination status or a recent negative test to enter certain high risk settings.

For more information, you can read the government press release here.

Your Acton BID is working with local BID business Global Skills to provide FREE accredited training courses for BID members. The training is now available online through eLearning for credited courses of Food Safety Awareness, Fire Safety Principals and Health & Safety in the Workplace. If you or your staff are interested in taking part, click here to book your online course. There is also available face-to-face courses starting in January.

We have partnered with Biffa Waste Management, and they are offering a discounted rate to all BID members for their waste collection. This offer is for BID members only!

For more information contact Arti Chauhan on 07795 953819 or email arti.chauhan@biffa.co.uk (Quote Biff100 to qualify). You can also qualify is you are an existing Biffa member!

You can also contact us on 07483 173 870 or by email at info@youractonbid.co.uk if you require more information.

We have been working with Place Support Partnership (PSP) by offering all businesses within the BID area free sessions with cost-saving experts. PSP help reduce business costs by reviewing your bills and identify where savings can be made. It is a free service to all Your Acton BID members.

Since July, they visited several businesses along the High Street, Churchfield Road, and the South Acton Industrial Estate and have identified savings of over £56,000 for businesses over the last six months.

If you are interested and want to save money, please email us at info@youractonbid.co.uk to book an appointment with a PSP representative. They will be in Acton on Monday January 31st 2022. 

Greek Grill has recently opened at 151 The Vale. The recently renovated the premises and offer an excellent friendly service and tasty Greek food. They reinterpret old time classic Greek recipes with a modern twist with the freshest ingredients and produce from Greece and local independent suppliers. Pop in to discover their epic traditional moussaka, grilled meat and fish or their Greek-style wraps. Check out their amazing menu here. Make sure you visit them on the Vale when you are in the

You can get your COVID vaccine or booster at the pop-up walk in clinic at St Mary's Church in Acton every Thursday in December. Here are the upcoming dates:

• 16th December (10am to 4pm) St Mary’s Church in Acton W3 9NW
• 23rd December (10am to 4pm) St Mary’s Church in Acton W3 9NW
• 30th December (10am to 4pm) St Mary’s Church in Acton W3 9NW

You don't even need your ID or NHS Number, just show up!

Have you seen the beautiful Christmas lights throughout the town centre?! This year, Your Acton BID was responsible to make Acton sparkle with lighting up the High Street, Churchfield Road, Market Place, Horn Lane, The Mount, The Vale, Warple Way and Stanley Garden. There is also the 3D light installation on The Mount, for family fun photos! Make sure you visit the light installation and take a stroll through the town centre to view Acton sparkle!

Your Acton BID have teamed up with High Street Task Force (HSTF) to deliver you, our wonderful community, a walking art gallery around Acton Town Centre!⁠ Visit 6 locations around Acton and discover the amazing artwork created by various artists. ⁠Thank you to Artification, Acton Unframed and JG Contemporary for finding these amazing local artists to brighten up our high street. 

Visit our website to find out the story behind each painting and where they are located.

Take the opportunity to have your say on what matters for you in your area. As someone that lives, works and cares about Ealing, Ealing Council is inviting you to give your views in a boroughwide conversation called ‘Shaping Ealing’. The Shaping Ealing survey is now live.

Shaping Ealing aims to gather your views on what you like or want to see changed in your local area and covers key topics such as the environment and green spaces, jobs and employment, homes, shopping, leisure and community facilities.

We would like to wish all our BID members a very happy Christmas! Thank you for your continued support and wishing you health and success for the holiday season and New Year.

Remember to view and download our free Digital Christmas Guide! Make Your Acton the Christmas destination this year. Our high street quirky independents and marvellous online retails who are based in South Acton and Acton Park industrial estate will satisfy the most discerning of divas.

So, there’s no excuses – breath in the Christmas spirit and enjoy, shop local in Your Acton!