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Make the Sycamore Grove–Church Lane (NW9 8RB) Passageway Safe for Residents

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We the undersigned petition the council to Urgent action needed to improve safety in the alleyway linking Sycamore Grove to Church Lane, NW9 8RB We, the undersigned, call on Brent Council to take immediate action to: 1. Cut back the overgrown trees and bushes so that the lighting above the trees is visible and effective. 2. Investigate and remove the black construction hoarding that has been in place for over three years and has become a hotspot for anti-social behaviour. 3. Increase patrols and install CCTV or mobile CCTV to deter drug use, drinking, and loitering. 4. Clean and maintain the passage regularly to ensure it is safe, well-lit, and welcoming for residents.

Background:

Residents have repeatedly complained about this passageway, which runs from Sycamore Grove to Church Lane (NW9 8RB). The area is now unsafe due to people gathering there to smoke drugs, drink alcohol, and engage in anti-social behaviour.

The lighting, though present, is blocked by overgrown trees, leaving the alley in darkness. The long-standing black construction hoarding along part of the route makes the space feel enclosed and intimidating, especially at night. This has been there for over 3 years. With daylight hours shortening for winter, this situation is even more serious.

• Schoolchildren using the passage to reach Church Lane for buses and shops now walk home in the dark or advised not to use this passageway.

• Elderly residents have said they avoid the passage altogether, taking a much longer route to stay safe.
The whole purpose of this walkway is to provide a quick and convenient route — yet many residents no longer feel able to use it.

We therefore call on Brent Council to prioritise safety improvements to this alleyway immediately, making it safe and accessible for everyone in the community.

Started by: Anand Roy (Brent East Conservatives - Welsh Harp Action Team)

This ePetition runs from 03/11/2025 to 12/02/2026.

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