Following complaints from residents and local businesses, the council installed raised tables in Pasadena Close, Hayes, and speed cushions in Arundel Road, Uxbridge.
Hillingdon Council has introduced new traffic-calming measures in two key locations to deter illegal car meets and associated anti-social behaviour.
Following complaints from residents and local businesses, the council installed raised tables in Pasadena Close, Hayes, and speed cushions in Arundel Road, Uxbridge. These roads, which are on private land, had become hotspots for unauthorised car gatherings, causing disruption to the community. The measures, funded by Transport for London, aim to prevent dangerous driving and ensure public safety.
At Pasadena Close, three raised tables have been installed along a 216-metre stretch of the road. Meanwhile, in Arundel Road, three sets of speed cushions have been put in place over a 148-metre section. The decision to use cushions in Arundel Road was made to accommodate the high number of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) using the area, as the cushions allow lorries to pass without obstruction.
The council has been working closely with the Metropolitan Police to monitor illegal car meets, which are often well-organised and attract large crowds. These gatherings frequently involve reckless driving, including racing and dangerous stunts, posing a risk to both participants and spectators.
These roads, which are on private land, had become hotspots for unauthorised car gatherings, causing disruption to the community.
Councillor Eddie Lavery, Cabinet Member for Community and Environment, said: “We’ve been working alongside the police, TfL, and local businesses to tackle this growing problem. These new traffic measures will make these locations less attractive for illegal events while ensuring residents and businesses can go about their day without disruption.”
Clamp down on anti-social behaviour
Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court has granted closure orders for two properties within Axis House, 242 Bath Road, Harlington, following ongoing reports of anti-social behaviour and criminal activity.
The decision, made on Wednesday 12 February, comes after repeated complaints to Hillingdon Council and the police about persistent disturbances linked to the addresses. Reports included disruptive visitors at all hours, excessive noise, property damage, alcohol-related disorder, public vomiting, intimidation, aggressive behaviour, theft, and rough sleeping.
Under the closure orders, no one can enter the properties for three months, except for the landlord, police, emergency services, or utility providers. Anyone else found on the premises without a valid reason faces a fine, imprisonment, or both.
The court granted the orders under Section 80 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. After three months, the orders will be reviewed and can be extended if necessary.
This action follows the council’s recent success in securing partial closure orders for five council-owned blocks that had been plagued by persistent anti-social behaviour.
Councillor Eddie Lavery, Cabinet Member for Community and Environment at Hillingdon Council, said: “We are committed to keeping our residents safe and tackling anti-social behaviour. Working alongside the police, closure orders are a powerful tool to prevent disruption and restore peace to affected communities.
“Landlords also have a duty to ensure their tenants respect the law. Where necessary, we will not hesitate to take firm enforcement action.”
