A transformational £1.8 million investment is set to deliver a greener, safer and more climate-resilient future for Church End, along Church Path and Longstone Avenue. This forms part of Phase 1 of the Church End Green Corridors Project and the wider Investing in Brent programme, and will be delivered by Spring 2026.
This significant climate-focused funding is a major investment in environmental action and in creating a model green neighbourhood that promotes walking, cycling, green spaces, and cleaner, safer streets.
Funded by the council through the Investing in Brent programme, Phase 1 will overhaul Church Path and Longstone Avenue to upgrade public spaces and create inviting, nature-rich areas shaped directly with local residents.
Major improvements include:
- Complete resurfacing of Church Path to provide a smoother, safer and more accessible route for walking, wheeling and cycling.
- New CCTV columns and upgraded lighting helping to deter anti-social behaviour and improve safety, especially at night.
- Removal of outdated phone boxes and upgraded fencing, including along the Peabody Estate, to enhance security and the look of the area.
- Rain gardens, new planting, pocket parks and colourful murals, co-designed with residents and schools, bringing nature, biodiversity and community identity to the heart of Church End.
- New access points, including a connection to Beveridge Road, improving access to parks and other key destinations.
- New wayfinding signs to help people navigate local routes with ease.
- On Longstone Avenue, a new zebra crossing near Newfield Primary School, improved access into Willesden New Cemetery, and street greening will create a safer, more welcoming environment.
