Ealing councillors join volunteers to clear Southfield overgrowth
Liberal Democrat representatives worked alongside Abundance London to improve Church Path green space
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Two Liberal Democrat councillors joined volunteers in Southfield on Saturday to clear an overgrown patch of land at Church Path. Gary Busuttil and Gary Malcolm spent the day trimming grass and weeding paths alongside members of Abundance London, a local environmental charity.
The event was not organised by Ealing Council but by Abundance London, which has operated in West London since 2010. The group focuses on community-led projects that combine environmental work with education, often transforming neglected urban spaces through planting and art installations.
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Councillor Gary Malcolm, speaking to the Ealing Times, said the volunteers had made a visible difference to the area. He described the work as part of a broader effort to improve green spaces in Southfield. The charity’s approach sometimes involves guerrilla gardening, unauthorised planting in public spaces, but no such activity was reported during Saturday’s event.
“It is so important to cultivate and improve green spaces in our environment. We were happy to help brighten up Southfield.”
Gary Malcolm, Liberal Democrat councillor for Southfield
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Abundance London’s projects typically rely on volunteer labour and community support. The charity has no formal partnership with Ealing Council, though individual councillors have participated in past events. It remains unclear whether the council will maintain the cleared land or if further work will be needed.
What happens next
No further clear-up dates have been announced for Church Path. Abundance London continues to accept volunteers for other projects across West London. Residents interested in participating can contact the charity directly through its website.
Questions this report answers
+Who organised the clear-up at Church Path?
The clear-up was organised by Abundance London, a local environmental charity founded in 2010. Ealing Council was not involved in planning or funding the event, which relied entirely on volunteers.
+Will the council maintain the cleared land?
It is unclear whether Ealing Council will take responsibility for maintaining the cleared land at Church Path. No formal decision has been mentioned, leaving its future care uncertain.
+How can local residents get involved in future projects?
Residents interested in volunteering can contact Abundance London directly through its website. The charity regularly accepts helpers for environmental and community projects across West London.
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