Jon Ball
@libdemjon.bsky.social
🔶Lib Dem Councillor for Ealing Common ward. Vice-Chair, Lib Dem Conference Committee. LGA Safer & Stronger Communities Board member. Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery trustee.
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Father. Unfeasibly tall. Was young once. He/him.
Works in TV, film and commercials.
Father. Unfeasibly tall. Was young once. He/him.
Asking questions about local government funding reform and how it is likely to affect Ealing.
November 6, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Asking questions about local government funding reform and how it is likely to affect Ealing.
Traditional haircut picture - this time trim was ahead of new passport photo so that the mini-me in my passport doesn't look scruffy for a decade.
ps Lib Dems - don't forget to vote for me first preference for Federal Conference Committee in the internal elections! Thank you.
ps Lib Dems - don't forget to vote for me first preference for Federal Conference Committee in the internal elections! Thank you.
November 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Traditional haircut picture - this time trim was ahead of new passport photo so that the mini-me in my passport doesn't look scruffy for a decade.
ps Lib Dems - don't forget to vote for me first preference for Federal Conference Committee in the internal elections! Thank you.
ps Lib Dems - don't forget to vote for me first preference for Federal Conference Committee in the internal elections! Thank you.
Fellow Lib Dems - ballots open today in the federal committee elections. Please give me your first preference for Federal Conference Committee so I can continue to stand up for radical policy debate at Conference and a better experience for members attending online.
October 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Fellow Lib Dems - ballots open today in the federal committee elections. Please give me your first preference for Federal Conference Committee so I can continue to stand up for radical policy debate at Conference and a better experience for members attending online.
Cllr Gary Busuttil and I spoke supporting the Renters’ Reform Bill especially the removal of no-fault evictions but pointing out that Labour-run Ealing council is a lousy landlord with a poor record on housing repairs and safety. All we heard from the Tories was special pleading for landlords.
October 21, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Cllr Gary Busuttil and I spoke supporting the Renters’ Reform Bill especially the removal of no-fault evictions but pointing out that Labour-run Ealing council is a lousy landlord with a poor record on housing repairs and safety. All we heard from the Tories was special pleading for landlords.
Lib Dems Andrew Steed and @conniehersch.bsky.social quizzed the portfolio holder about the noise and other nuisance from Gunnersbury Park events. The cabinet member claimed that there were no breaches of noise levels but will check if Ealing officers can attend the review meeting.
October 21, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Lib Dems Andrew Steed and @conniehersch.bsky.social quizzed the portfolio holder about the noise and other nuisance from Gunnersbury Park events. The cabinet member claimed that there were no breaches of noise levels but will check if Ealing officers can attend the review meeting.
@ealinglibdems.bsky.social leader @cllrgarymalcolm.bsky.social asked a question about whether Ealing Council would allow EV charging gullies. The Labour answer was no on the basis that lamppost charging is cheaper which seems utterly incorrect in the long term as the electricity prices are so high
October 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM
@ealinglibdems.bsky.social leader @cllrgarymalcolm.bsky.social asked a question about whether Ealing Council would allow EV charging gullies. The Labour answer was no on the basis that lamppost charging is cheaper which seems utterly incorrect in the long term as the electricity prices are so high
A good day canvassing on the Trees Estate in South Ealing earlier. Lots of positive support for @ealinglibdems.bsky.social but concerns that Labour Ealing has failed to repair damp council homes.
October 12, 2025 at 10:11 PM
A good day canvassing on the Trees Estate in South Ealing earlier. Lots of positive support for @ealinglibdems.bsky.social but concerns that Labour Ealing has failed to repair damp council homes.
We had a great morning canvassing in Ealing Common. A huge thank you to Lib Dem vice-presidential candidate @kamhussain.bsky.social who came all the way from Leeds to take part! My colleagues Lakhbir Singh and @cllrgarymalcolm.bsky.social had shorter journeys.
September 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
We had a great morning canvassing in Ealing Common. A huge thank you to Lib Dem vice-presidential candidate @kamhussain.bsky.social who came all the way from Leeds to take part! My colleagues Lakhbir Singh and @cllrgarymalcolm.bsky.social had shorter journeys.
In a debate on parks and trees, @cllrgarymalcolm.bsky.social revealed that fraud has occurred relating to tree watering and @andrewsteed.bsky.social pointed out the importance of parks to health.
July 15, 2025 at 8:17 PM
In a debate on parks and trees, @cllrgarymalcolm.bsky.social revealed that fraud has occurred relating to tree watering and @andrewsteed.bsky.social pointed out the importance of parks to health.
My Lib Dem ward colleague @conniehersch.bsky.social and I proposed a motion calling for an independent inquiry into the Lammas Park SuDS scheme fiasco. A sound idea but implemented shockingly badly with large parts of the park fenced off for two years.
July 15, 2025 at 7:17 PM
My Lib Dem ward colleague @conniehersch.bsky.social and I proposed a motion calling for an independent inquiry into the Lammas Park SuDS scheme fiasco. A sound idea but implemented shockingly badly with large parts of the park fenced off for two years.
I asked how much Ealing Borough Community Infrastructure Levy funding will go towards “Your Voice Your Town”. The portfolio holder admitted that amounts will be “modest” for the first three years.
July 15, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I asked how much Ealing Borough Community Infrastructure Levy funding will go towards “Your Voice Your Town”. The portfolio holder admitted that amounts will be “modest” for the first three years.
@ealinglibdems.bsky.social leader @cllrgarymalcolm.bsky.social raised an urgent question about how the Ealing children’s centre cuts fly in the face of government policy. The portfolio holder responded by attacking the Lib Dem group.
July 15, 2025 at 6:48 PM
@ealinglibdems.bsky.social leader @cllrgarymalcolm.bsky.social raised an urgent question about how the Ealing children’s centre cuts fly in the face of government policy. The portfolio holder responded by attacking the Lib Dem group.
I attended Ealing’s overview and scrutiny committee which considered an opposition call-in of the administration’s children’s centre closures moved by @cllrgarymalcolm.bsky.social. Sadly all Labour members of the committee voted to uphold the decision.
July 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I attended Ealing’s overview and scrutiny committee which considered an opposition call-in of the administration’s children’s centre closures moved by @cllrgarymalcolm.bsky.social. Sadly all Labour members of the committee voted to uphold the decision.
Knocking up in the Fulham Town by-election.
July 3, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Knocking up in the Fulham Town by-election.
I was honoured to light a lamp to start the event launching the autobiography of the esteemed Tamil Poet, Kasi Anandan in Greenford today.
June 21, 2025 at 10:59 PM
I was honoured to light a lamp to start the event launching the autobiography of the esteemed Tamil Poet, Kasi Anandan in Greenford today.
Met up with @conniehersch.bsky.social for @ealinglibdems.bsky.social canvassing in Ealing Common on a lovely day!
June 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Met up with @conniehersch.bsky.social for @ealinglibdems.bsky.social canvassing in Ealing Common on a lovely day!
Finding lots of support for @ealinglibdems.bsky.social in Ealing Broadway ward this evening with Adam Keenan and Mandy Lurie.
June 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Finding lots of support for @ealinglibdems.bsky.social in Ealing Broadway ward this evening with Adam Keenan and Mandy Lurie.
Lib Dem councillors @conniehersch.bsky.social and @cllrgarymalcolm.bsky.social moved an amendment calling for the council to take a range of measures to make it easier to dispose of waste as well as fining flytippers. @ealinglibdems.bsky.social
June 10, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Lib Dem councillors @conniehersch.bsky.social and @cllrgarymalcolm.bsky.social moved an amendment calling for the council to take a range of measures to make it easier to dispose of waste as well as fining flytippers. @ealinglibdems.bsky.social
My Lib Dem colleague Cllr Jonathan Oxley and I spoke on our motion seeking to save 10 of Ealing’s excellent children’s centres from Ealing Labour’s proposed cuts.
June 10, 2025 at 7:16 PM
My Lib Dem colleague Cllr Jonathan Oxley and I spoke on our motion seeking to save 10 of Ealing’s excellent children’s centres from Ealing Labour’s proposed cuts.
In questions at tonight’s Ealing council meeting, @cllrgarymalcolm.bsky.social challenged the Labour administration on Winter fuel payments and the two child cap, while I asked a question about building on our parks, which the portfolio holder refused to answer. @ealinglibdems.bsky.social
June 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
In questions at tonight’s Ealing council meeting, @cllrgarymalcolm.bsky.social challenged the Labour administration on Winter fuel payments and the two child cap, while I asked a question about building on our parks, which the portfolio holder refused to answer. @ealinglibdems.bsky.social
Lib Dem councillors: please give me your first preference to represent you on the LGA Safer & Stronger Communities Board.
June 5, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Lib Dem councillors: please give me your first preference to represent you on the LGA Safer & Stronger Communities Board.
Minister for Children and Families Janet Daby spoke at the LGA councillors’ forum today. She stressed the importance of family hubs in children’s welfare… something that Ealing’s Labour administration should listen to rather than closing Children’s Centres. @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Minister for Children and Families Janet Daby spoke at the LGA councillors’ forum today. She stressed the importance of family hubs in children’s welfare… something that Ealing’s Labour administration should listen to rather than closing Children’s Centres. @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social
I spoke on behalf of the opposition to support the nomination of Cllr Anthony Kelly as the Mayor of Ealing for the next municipal year.
May 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I spoke on behalf of the opposition to support the nomination of Cllr Anthony Kelly as the Mayor of Ealing for the next municipal year.
At the lighting of the beacon in Walpole Park, Ealing to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
May 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
At the lighting of the beacon in Walpole Park, Ealing to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
At the Heisenberg Breakfast Co in St Mary’s Road. It’s a small West London chain hitherto in Richmond and Chiswick but the Ealing branch opened today with a 20% opening day discount.
April 25, 2025 at 8:47 AM
At the Heisenberg Breakfast Co in St Mary’s Road. It’s a small West London chain hitherto in Richmond and Chiswick but the Ealing branch opened today with a 20% opening day discount.