The Stonebridge and Harlesden Healthy Neighbourhood scheme aims to reduce rush hour traffic, promote sustainable journeys, and create safer, cleaner, and quieter streets for all residents.
Brent Council commissioned MP Smarter Travel (MPST) to work with the local community within the Healthy Neighbourhood area to understand community perspectives on the scheme and analyse data to understand the scheme's impact, to shape any potential design changes and deliver maximum benefits.
Following two phases of engagement with residents:
- Phase 1 in Spring 2025
- Phase 2 between August and September 2025
The scheme will proceed to formal consultation in late-Spring 2026.
The options recommended for formal consultation consider:
- the initial reasons for the engagement work
- feedback received during the two phases of engagement
- traffic survey data.
View the full Phase 2 report and recommendations.
In summary, the report recommends moving ahead with Option 1 in the Western Area and Option 2 in the Eastern Area, based on the engagement and traffic data gathered.
Ongoing engagement
As outlined in the report, any concerns raised will be addressed in both the consultation process and the proposed design taken to consultation, including the appropriate accommodation of businesses and the Church at the northern end of Nicoll Road.
We are aware of the importance of access for the church and the operational concerns raised by the congregation. Under the current proposal, funeral corteges and Dial-A-Ride would both be exempted from the restrictions. As part of any future implementation, we would work closely with the church to ensure that it can secure exemptions for any further relevant vehicles, in addition to maintaining adequate access for the congregation.
In addition to additional in-person events and on-street engagement during the consultation period, a letter drop will be made to all relevant addresses in the neighbourhood, ensuring residents can respond to the consultation.
Next steps
- Communication regarding the Phase 2 Engagement Report - March 2026 (pre-election)
- Formal consultation opens for proposed updates to Healthy Neighbourhood – June 2026 (post-election)
- Decision regarding the implementation of the scheme – Autumn 2026
Contact
If you have further questions about the scheme, email us at shhn@mpsmartertravel.co.uk
Further information
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