Slough Borough Council is stepping up the fight against anti-social behaviour by gating off its fifth alleyway in Slough after it became a hot spot for litter, fly tipping and criminal behaviour.
The Slough gates will prevent anti-social behaviour, such as drug abuse, fly tipping and vandalism, by blocking access to the alleyway between Surrey Avenue and Warwick Avenue.
A community clean up took place there in October during Not in My Neighbourhood Week, with more than 20 residents working together with community safety officers.
Residents had raised concerns about litter and fly-tip items being dumped in the alley and contacted the council’s neighbourhood enforcement team.
Letters were then sent to all residents involved in the Slough neighbourhood action group, which resulted in a unanimous agreement for the gate.
The gates were funded and installed by the council and maintenance of the area will rely on the commitment of residents.
Vinay Vyas, community safety project officer for Slough Borough Council, said: “We want to make Slough a cleaner, safer and greener place to live.
“These gates will reduce anti-social behaviour, crime and the fear of crime, which are top priorities for us.
“The residents in the streets are fully engaged with the purpose of the gates and they’ve agreed to ensure the alleyway is clean and the gates are locked at all times.”
Cllr James Swindlehurst, commissioner for Slough neighbourhoods and renewal, said: “We want residents to take pride in their town and feel safe in their community and these gates will go a long way to improving their quality of life.
“By blocking this alleyway we’re showing people who fly tip that such behaviour will not be tolerated.”
If you know of any abandoned vehicles, fly-tipping or graffiti, please call the anti-social behaviour hotline on 0845 605 2222.
Slough Borough Council
