The war on drug use, fly-tipping and burglary at Acton crime hotspots is being ramped up.

Ealing Council is proposing to install alley gates at locations often associated with commonl- committed crimes, also including loitering and theft.

The council hopes the gates will target the behaviours in certain footpaths linked to Valetta Road, Davis Road, Dordrecht Road, Warple Way and Jeddo Road.

This proposed Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is different to the current order in West Ealing, which created a "protected" zone by providing more powers to police and council enforcement officers from April 2017.

Instead, the proposed PSPO in Acton seeks to restrict public right of way in order to prevent anti-social behaviour.

The longer-term initiative would work by installing alley gates, rather than providing new fining powers.

Ricky Kandohla, Chief Inspector at Ealing Police, said the proposals could have a “significant impact” on crime rates in the area.

“The locality around Valetta Road has been a concern for residents in relation to identified environmental issues, drug usage and burglary,” he said.

“The actions proposed by Ealing Council to implement a PSPO, which includes installing gated alleyways, provides a sustainable and cost-effective solution to these issues without significantly impacting upon local residents.

The proposed areas in Acton where alley gates may be installed

“I believe this initiative will have a significant impact upon ‘designing out’ and reducing crime, and the fear of crime; as well as driving improvements to the quality of the wider environment.”

Ealing Council has already conducted discussions with the police, ward councillors, residents and local businesses – who all indicated strong support of the proposed PSPO, the council said.

Councillor Ranjit Dheer, cabinet member for community services and safety, added: “Anti-social behaviour can intimidate people and prevent them from enjoying their everyday life.

"The locality around Valetta Road has been a concern for residents"

“This new legislation allows residents with keys to be able to walk in the areas without feeling uncomfortable so close to home.

“Statistics, reports and complaints have all pointed to the respective streets in Acton becoming a hot spot for these types of problems.”

Residents who would like to know more and share their views about the proposed PSPO should do so via the council's website.

This consultation will be live until October 31 2017.

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