To: Metropolitan Police (Elthorne / West Ealing units), Ealing Council, Safer Communities Team

Subject: Demand for immediate measures to safeguard our neighbourhood — residents, children, and places of worship

 
The Problem
We, the undersigned residents and community stakeholders of Green Man Passage, West Ealing, call for urgent intervention to address ongoing drug-related activity and anti-social behaviour in and around the public passage adjacent to Busy Bees nursery and St Savva Serbian Orthodox Church.

Our key concerns include:

• Frequent presence of drug users or dealers in the passage and surrounding areas, sometimes during school drop-off / pick-up times.
• Evidence (or reports) of drug paraphernalia (needles, wrappers) being left behind, posing severe health risks — especially to children, staff, the elderly, and visitors to the church.
• Inadequate CCTV coverage, lighting or security presence in the Passage, making it a “dark spot” that emboldens illicit activity.
  Insufficient police patrols or visible enforcement in the area, leading to a sense of impunity.
• The proximity to a nursery and a place of worship increases the urgency — families and vulnerable people must be protected.
   

What We Demand
To restore safety, trust, and dignity to our community, we urge:

• Regular, visible police patrols dedicated to the Green Man Passage / adjacent roads, especially at peak times (mornings, afternoons, evenings).
• Installation (or upgrade) of CCTV cameras covering all sections of the passage, with signage indicating monitoring.
• Improved lighting and environmental design (e.g. removal of hiding spots, trimming overgrowth, clear sightlines) to reduce opportunity for concealment.
• Swift removal and safe disposal of any drug-related paraphernalia found on site, and prompt clean-ups.
• Community engagement and reporting mechanism — regular liaison between police, Ealing Council, neighbourhood groups, nursery, and church to monitor incidents, share data, and respond.
• Transparent reporting on outcomes — police/council publicly publishing monthly updates on arrests, enforcement, and progress in the area.
   

Why This Matters

• Child safety: The passage is adjacent to a nursery; children or staff could be exposed to needles or dangerous behaviour.
• Community well-being: Residents, worshippers, and visitors deserve to walk in this area without fear or anxiety.
• Public health: Drug paraphernalia in public spaces is a significant health hazard.
• Crime prevention: Visible enforcement and environmental improvements deter crime and rebuild trust.
   

Supporting Facts & References

• In the local area around Green Man Passage, over 300 crimes were recorded in August 2025 within half a mile, with “Anti-social behaviour” rated “Very High” in that zone. StreetCheck
• In the Grosvenor Road / W7 area, 11 drug-related incidents were recorded in August 2025 within half a mile. StreetCheck
• Several arrests for drug dealing have been made locally — for example, a man living on Green Man Passage was jailed after being caught with 26 wraps of heroin. Ealing Today
• There is precedent for law enforcement sweeps in the Green Man / West Ealing area: knives, needles, and drug paraphernalia have been seized in operations led by Elthorne Safer Neighbourhoods. Ealing Today
• Ealing Council’s “Safer Communities” team explicitly lists “drug-related nuisance (drug dealing, drug use, paraphernalia)” as within its scope of responsibility. Ealing Council
• Ealing’s ASB (Anti-Social Behaviour) policy commits to responding to initial reports within 1 working day (for high risk), 3 working days (moderate) or 5 days (low) and enforcing multi-agency action. Ealing Council
   

How You Can Help

• Sign and share this petition widely (neighbouring streets, social media, local businesses, places of worship).
• Document incidents (photos, dates, times) so we build a log of evidence.
• Encourage others (parents, staff, churchgoers) to submit reports to Met Police 101 or, in emergencies, 999.
• Demand monthly accountability from police and council on progress made.
• Engage local councillors, MPs, and community groups to support the cause.
• Together, we can make Green Man Passage safe again for everyone who lives by it, works beside it, and passes through it — especially children and families.

Please sign and support urgent action now.