WARA residents meet at W3 Cafe to raise latest issues

West Acton Residents Association (WARA) Meeting Summary

Date: 23 October 2025

Venue: W3 Café, West Acton

1. Attendance and Purpose

The West Acton Residents Association (WARA) met at the W3 Café on the 23rd of October 2025 to discuss local issues of concern. The meeting was attended by WARA members, local residents, and invited guests.

2. Development Update – Barratt London

Guest: Joe Sibbons, Project Manager, Barratt London

This meeting followed ongoing liaison between WARA representatives (Sheela and Alan) and Joe Sibbons regarding concerns raised by the Chair, the Treasurer, and several residents - particularly those living on Cloister Road and Park View.

Joe addressed all issues raised, providing updates and clarifications on matters relating to the ongoing development. Construction began in November 2023 and is scheduled for completion by June 2026.

3. Police Update – North Acton

Guests: PCSO Sarah Kearney and PS George Zealey

PCSO Kearney and PS Zealey provided an update on local policing matters in the North Acton area. They reported that there had been five recent burglaries, noting that none of the affected properties had CCTV installed. At the time of the meeting, there had been no further burglaries since 8 October.

However, WARA has since been informed of a burglary on Eastfields Road, which occurred on the evening of the 27th of October.

4. Local Issues and Community Concerns

The meeting also discussed a range of long-standing and new issues affecting residents, including:

The need for public toilets in North Acton Playing Fields.

Control and regulation of fireworks, particularly during festive periods.

The overhaul and improvement of the children’s play area in North Acton Playing Fields.

Pavement parking in The Link by parents dropping off and collecting children from West Acton Primary School, which continues to cause access and safety concerns.

These matters will be followed up with the relevant council departments and community partners where appropriate.

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