The Brent Connects - Kilburn meeting on 11 January 2024 focused on addressing resident concerns regarding anti-social behaviour (ASB), street cleanliness, and community engagement. Several actions were agreed upon to provide residents with more information and to schedule meetings to discuss specific issues.

Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing anti-social behaviour in the Kilburn area. Residents requested more detailed information on how ASB has changed in recent years compared to previous periods. In response, the ASB team has been tasked with providing the latest statistics for the area by 12 March.

Further questions were raised about the ASB budget and spending for 2024. The ASB team, in conjunction with the Finance Department, will investigate and provide comprehensive information on this matter by the same date. Residents also sought guidance on how they can influence the placement of CCTV cameras. The ASB team will provide a form and a link to facilitate this resident input.

Additionally, residents expressed a desire for a clearer understanding of the links between ASB and the police, as well as the strategies in place to tackle issues such as drug dealing and drug use. The ASB team committed to sharing more detailed information on these strategies and the collaboration with the police.

Concerns were specifically raised about ongoing issues on Buckley Road. It was agreed that the ASB team, the Neighbourhood manager, and Councillor Anthony Molloy would schedule a meeting with residents to discuss these problems further.

Street Cleanliness and Rubbish Issues

Residents also highlighted concerns about the deteriorating condition of the streets and issues with rubbish. The Neighbourhood manager, Raakesh Shah, will schedule a meeting to provide more detailed information regarding the general state and cleanliness of the streets.

Community Engagement and Police Liaison

The meeting also touched upon the broader strategies for addressing ASB and the role of the police. Residents were keen to understand how ASB is linked to police efforts and what strategic approaches are being employed to combat drug-related issues. The ASB team has committed to providing detailed information on these collaborative strategies.

Action Log

The meeting resulted in several actions being logged, with deadlines set for their completion. These actions aim to address the concerns raised by residents regarding ASB statistics, budget information, CCTV placement, strategies for tackling drug dealing and use, and issues on Buckley Road. Furthermore, actions were agreed upon to address street cleanliness and rubbish problems. All these actions are due by 12 March.