Kensal Green Streets organised a meeting for local residents and Councillors to give people the opportunity to discuss the proposed changes to traffic arrangements at the junction of the Harrow Road and Furness Road.The expectation was to air different views and assist in responding to the consultation questionnaire not to reach consensus.

On the agenda very briefly was also an update about the licensing of the new Triangle Club (ex Jet Set) and proposed  changes to ward boundaries.

Approx 25 local residents attended as well as Councillor Jumbo Chan.

TRAFFIC CONSULTATION

• There was agreement from all, that our priority was pedestrian safety. As such the 3 pedestrian crossings and yellow box were very welcome. However all agreed that the time for crossing must be increased to accommodate disabilities, age and the large number of people using the Harrow Road crossing. The crossings should have digital display timers and audio prompting-bleeps.
• The yellow box is welcomed; however, cameras need to be installed to monitor this closely alongside speeding and the pedestrian crossings and skipping the red lights. Fines need to be strictly implemented.
• There was a lot of discussion about the new road lane  plans or keeping the existing slip road. A show of hands indicated that there was a slightly larger number of people preferring the slip road to remain with an additional pedestrian crossing.
• We all agreed that we did not want to attract more traffic in an already congested area. Opinions were divided about how to achieve this. There was concern about air quality particularly in relation to the primary school.
• There was a suggestion that an additional pedestrian crossing should be installed on Furness Road, near the school gate for children crossing the road.
• A paper was distributed from Ian Britton of RARA indicating his position and urging residents to respond to the consultation.

            
REMINDER THE DEADLINE IS 22 FEBRUARY. ​Either complete the foms sent out by Brent or go to https://brent.objective.co.uk/portal

TRIANGLE CLUB LICENSING

The deadline for appealing against the licensing committee decision has passed and Brent is not aware of any existing appeal. We will now need to see if the Triangle goes ahead with the restricted hours and continue to be vigilant about any concerns in the future. 

WARD BOUNDARIES

Councillor Jumbo summarised the  Boundary Commission's proposals. This is now open to public consultation with an April deadline. Residents were pleased that Kensal Green was being retained in the main, but unsure about the loss of the Purves Road triangle and being divided between Harlesden and Kensal Rise. Councillor Jumbo indicated that they were thinking about counter proposals and we will inform residents when there is more information.

The consultation regarding the TFL/Brent Council's proposals for the Junction of Furness Road with the Harrow Road is taking place now. The deadline is 22 February. If you live in the area surrounded by Palermo Road, Wrottesley Road,  Park Parade and the High Street you should have received a paper consultation. If not you will have to respond on line.

This junction has been of great concern for many years, so this is the opportunity we have to make our voices heard. Kensal Green Streets is organising a meeting to look at the proposals together and share views. Hopefully this will help people to clarify their views and respond to the consultation. 

The meeting will be on TUESDAY 12 FEBRUARY FROM 8-9 AT ST MARKS CHURCH (Bathurst Gds entrance)

If you have received a paper consultation, please bring the map with you.

We will also give you an update on the Triangle Club and the proposals for the new electoral ward boundaries.

A message from Robin Brown of Just Space supporting the Grand Union Alliance to all those interested in influencing the future of the Old Oak and Park Royal area. 

Next Wednesday evening, 6.30pm 6th February 2019, at The Collective, Old Oak Lane NW10 6FF, locally active community networks would like to you to attend a Joint Community Meeting to hear about and discuss a variety of issues and opportunities concerning the area of Old Oak and Park Royal. Agenda attached and at the foot of this message.

Friday 8th & Saturday 9th February: the OPDC has commissioned consultants to develop  a vision for improving the Grand Union Canal to help protect its unique character, improve facilities for the users of the canal and its surroundings. A canal boat will be stopping along the canal to enable all to give their views on this.

OPDC newsletter: see information on: 

Tuesday 5th February 6-8pm OPDC briefing meeting on the 3 draft Supplementary Planning Documents currently out for public consultation till 22nd February;Tuesday 12th February 8.30-9.30am OPDC meeting with the CEO Michael Mulhern on Community Infrastructure Levy - a form of local taxation on development that could contribute to the funding of facilities to support growth in the area; Various HS2 events on the Old Oak Common station design; and, among other things, information on an OPDC small grants scheme for community arts, culture & heritage projects.