CONSERVATIVES are questioning why the options for Ealing Town Hall, Perceval House and the central library (story above) were not highlighted in Labour’s manifesto before last May’s borough elections.

Cllr Tony Young, the party’s deputy leader on Ealing Council, said today: “Labour commissioned a study on the town hall almost two years ago, but are now revealing their plans after the election. This speaks volume as to their intentions.

“When you consider all the plans together, starting with the relocation of Ealing Central Library, to privatising the town hall and potentially bulldozing Perceval House, to make way for flats, you get the idea that their intentions are to turn it into a concrete jungle.

“Unfortunately, despite the potential over-densification, the flats will be priced out of the reach of the average Ealing resident.”

He said if Labour were really keen to save money, they should start with repaying the extra allowance they voted themselves rafter the election, instead of selling off the family jewels.

“Ealing Town Hall was erected in 1888 as a public office, free library and memorial hall by public subscription,” said Cllr Young.

“Its use should therefore largely remain to serve the residents of Ealing and not just those prepared to pay £149 a night!”