New data from Camden Labour suggests that council neglect and anti-social behaviour are the main concerns of residents in the Haverstock area of Camden, from Chalk Farm to West Kentish Town.

Queens Crescent community activist, Joynal Uddin (pictured left), is making a stand for local people, saying “The residents of places like Denton, Southfleet, Malden Road and Maitland Park have had enough of the Tory/Lib Dem Council’s neglect.  The Tories and Lib Dems are happy to churn out leaflets but it counts for nothing when they refuse to deal with the problems of antisocial behaviour I see every day on the streets.  Many of our local problems can be traced back to poor and overcrowded housing conditions – problems only made worse by the Council’s policy of selling off homes to private developers despite the 18,000 housing waiting list.”

Joynal has pledged, if elected by local people, to join Camden Labour colleagues in opposing any further housing sell offs and to support tough action against crime in Haverstock ward.

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The Kilburn Town Centre Management scheme was started by Labour to join up efforts by both Brent and Camden Councils to support Kilburn High Road. It aimed to support local businesses, tackle litter and pollution and enhance the overall shopping and leisure experience on the High Road.

When the Lib Dems, with Tory support, took control of both boroughs following the local elections back in 2006 the scheme got kicked into touch and both councils have now axed the funding altogether.

Labour campaigner Mike Katz said “Kilburn High Road is the heartbeat of our community and local businesses are the foundation. It’s vital the High Road is maintained as a vibrant place to meet, shop and socialise. Your local Labour team is 100% committed to fighting for a  High Road that we can all take pride in.”

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