The Cabinet Member for Community & Environment, Councillor Wayne Bridges, considered a petition regarding waste management and parking issues on Coldharbour Lane and Hunters Grove, Hayes. A decision was made to hold a site meeting to discuss the ongoing issues with the petitioner and concerned residents. Consideration of a petition requesting the locking of gates at Fassnidge Park, Uxbridge, was deferred to a future hearing.

Waste Management and Parking on Coldharbour Lane and Hunters Grove, Hayes

Councillor Wayne Bridges heard concerns from residents regarding commercial waste bins, fly tipping, pest issues, parking congestion, and street cleansing arrangements on Coldharbour Lane and Hunters Grove, Hayes. The lead petitioner highlighted that seven commercial waste bins, belonging to a private landlord and used by local businesses, were attracting significant fly tipping, leading to strong odours and pest problems for residents. They also expressed dissatisfaction with the current weekly street cleansing schedule and requested more frequent cleaning and a reduction in the number of commercial bins. Concerns were also raised about illegal parking and congestion, particularly on Friday evenings and weekends, with a request for additional double yellow lines and increased enforcement.

Officers from the Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) team acknowledged the ongoing nature of these problems and confirmed that a plan was in place to engage with leaseholders. Regarding parking, photographs submitted by residents had been reviewed and referred to Parking Services, with a request for additional enforcement during busy periods. However, it was noted that enforcement of double yellow lines cannot be done via cameras and requires officers to be present on site.

The Cabinet Member was informed that trade waste cannot be prohibited, and businesses are legally required to have appropriate waste facilities. Officers would be visiting local businesses to ensure they have valid trade waste agreements. Additional petitioners raised concerns about the need for CCTV enforcement for fly tipping and illegal parking, incidents of arguments between drivers, obstruction of the highway, and suggestions for red route controls and yellow box junctions. They also requested secure cages for business waste bins and daily street cleaning.

Councillor Bridges acknowledged that the land in question is privately owned and had recently changed ownership. Constructive discussions with the new owner were ongoing regarding the possible relocation of bins. He confirmed that he would arrange a site visit with residents and officers from the ASB and Waste Services teams to view the issues firsthand. It was agreed that gated bin storage could help deter fly tipping and this option would be explored further. The current street cleansing rota would also be reviewed, though resources across the borough are limited. Residents were encouraged to engage with their Ward Councillors for ongoing concerns.

The following decisions were made:

• 1. Noted the work undertaken to date to improve the appearance and management of the bin storage area.
• 2. Noted the legal limitations on the Council's ability to take enforcement action on privately owned land.
• 3. Noted the recent change of ownership, specifically of the land at 106 to 126 Coldharbour Lane, Hayes.
• 4. Noted that the ASB team had been delivering a number of community-based initiatives in the area aimed at improving waste disposal practices among residents and businesses.
• 5. Agreed to the commitment to hold a site meeting to discuss the ongoing issues with the petitioner and concerned residents.

Request to Lock Gates at Fassnidge Park, Uxbridge

Consideration of a petition requesting the locking of gates at Fassnidge Park, Uxbridge, due to anti-social behaviour (ASB) was deferred to the next hearing, scheduled for 17 March 2026.