The Petition Hearing - Cabinet Member for Community & Environment is scheduled to consider two petitions from residents. The first concerns waste management and parking issues on Coldharbour Lane and Hunters Grove in Hayes, while the second relates to the locking of gates at Fassnidge Park in Uxbridge.

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

A petition has been submitted requesting improvements to waste management and parking controls on Coldharbour Lane and Hunters Grove in Hayes. The report pack indicates that the petition asks for commercial waste bins to be contained or enclosed on private land, for smaller vehicles to be used for more frequent waste collections, and for additional bollards to be installed to prevent illegal parking.

The report outlines that a piece of private land at 106-126 Coldharbour Lane has been used for storing bulk waste bins and waste items from an adjacent furniture store. This facility is intended for residents of the flats above, but has also been used unlawfully by the general public. The land's ownership has recently changed to Uniq Block Management.

The report notes that while a waste contract is in place for two bulk bins with weekly collections, the current location and visibility of the facility have made it a focal point for unlawful disposal by third parties, contributing to fly-tipping. The report also addresses the request for smaller waste vehicles, stating that Due to the volume, weight and size of the bulk bins cleared from this location a smaller waste vehicle would not be suitable due to limited lifting ability and load capacity to clear the volume of waste. ¹

Regarding the request for additional bollards, the report references guidance from the Highways Network Manager, which states: Overuse of bollards results in visual clutter, obstruction to the mobility impaired, and an ongoing maintenance liability. In accordance with best practice, bollards should be avoided if possible... ² However, the report also indicates that additional bollards have been installed in the area in response to the petition.

The report details previous enforcement actions taken by the Council's Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) team and Waste Services team, including the service of an Environmental Protection Notice and the issuing of Fixed Penalty Notices. The report suggests that a more effective approach would involve community engagement and education, followed by coordinated enforcement.

Councillor Wayne Bridges, Cabinet Member for Community & Environment, will hear the petition. Richard Webb, Director of Community Safety and Enforcement, is the responsible officer for this item.

Locking Gates at Fassnidge Park, Uxbridge

A request has been made to lock the gates at Fassnidge Park, Uxbridge, to address anti-social behaviour (ASB). The report pack indicates that this item is scheduled for discussion, but no further details are provided in the available documents regarding the specific concerns or proposed actions.

Councillor Wayne Bridges, Cabinet Member for Community & Environment, will hear this request. Richard Webb, Director of Community Safety and Enforcement, is the responsible officer.