Residents have rightly raised concerns at the dramatic increase in rough sleeping in Fryent Country park and Roe Green park.
Sleeping in parks overnight contravenes park bye laws.
A joint operation between Brent Council, Ashford Place, a local Voluntary charity, and Brent Police has already been undertaken a few weeks ago. The operation removed tents and various temporary structures, bedding, rotting food and general litter, helped by Veolia the Council contractor.
Most of the Rough sleepers in the park are economic migrants from the EU seeking work in the UK to send money home. They are avoiding costly rent by sleeping in the park. Brent Council is not unsympathetic to people wanting to earn a living but sleeping in the park and everything this brings is unacceptable. We have to consider the majority of residents who want to enjoy our parks and open spaces in a safe pleasant environment.
Another night operation is planned next week, any local intelligence on sightings can be left here using the comment button. Alternatively use this link http://brent.gov.uk/services-for-residents/sport,-leisure-and-parks/parks/report-rough-sleeping-in-our-parks/
Fryent Councillors.
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