Harlesden town centre gets a revamp

A major regeneration project is taking place in Harlesden Green, it has been revealed.
Brent Council are working in collaboration with Transport for London (TFL) and the Harlesden Town Team to put the final touches on a multi-million pound scheme to improve the experiences of shoppers and residents in the area.
Some £4.5 million has been spent to make Harlesden town centre more accessible for those who live nearby, as well as workers and motorists.

The project includes plans to improve the layout of the road, make changes to the parking systems and create a better shopping environment.

This new initiative has been developed over the past four years, while works on the transportation system have begun this month.

Commenting on the scheme, Councillor Muhammed Butt, leader of Brent Council said: "We are nearing the finish line with the introduction of the new traffic flow and the parking changes in Harlesden town centre.

"Next year will see the transformation complete and I very much look forward to seeing the local economy improve as a direct result of the regeneration. It is going to be a very vibrant shopping destination with cafes and markets being able to make use the new wider pavements."

Work to switch the traffic flow started on October 15th, while changes to the Controlled Parking Zone boundaries and parking bays were introduced on October 19th.

High Street Harlesden and Manor Park Road came back into use on October 16th, which allowed for the completion of works on the semi pedestrianised zone of the High Street.

Leroy Simpson, chairperson of the Harlesden Town Team has welcomed the new changes. He said: "The team has spent over four years in consultation with local residents and businesses and we are at the end of this part of the project. I personally am looking forward to all the benefits to the Harlesden community."

Published 23rd October, 2014

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