SOUTHALL
SOUTHALL BIG PLAN
The Southall Big Plan evolved out of the ‘Southall Big Conversation’ in
2012, when more than 1,400 people had their say on what they would
like to see happen. This research was then used to write the Southall
Charter, which sets out priorities for improving the town, for the Southall
Partnership to follow. The partnership is made up of local organisations
including Ealing Council; Southall Community Alliance; Ealing Police; the
NHS; Jobcentre Plus; Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College;
Catalyst Housing; and University of West London
the Broadway, is pleased with the changes. He
said: “The front of any business is so important
and the new paving has made a big difference. It’s
easier on the eye and wider, which provides ease
of access and browsing space for our customers;
and plenty of room for other pedestrians, too.
“The changes to the road also seem to be
working and it looks more attractive. It can
only be good news for both businesses and
residents in Southall.”
‘DRAWING PEOPLE IN’
Councillor Bassam Mahfouz, the council’s
cabinet member for environment and
transport, said: “We are really pleased with
how the Broadway is now looking and feel
sure local businesses and residents are already
benefiting from the changes. The aim was to
improve the way the town centre worked for
local people, while also helping to make it
more attractive to passing trade and draw in
people from outside the town. It is part of a
wider, ongoing programme that will enhance
Southall, both as a destination and as a place
to live and work.”
WHAT COMES NEXT?
The new-look Broadway is being officially
opened on 7 June. Improvements to South
Road, South Road Bridge and King Street
will then take place between 2015-2018.
Meanwhile, a new Crossrail station will be
built by 2018.
MORE GOING ON IN SOUTHALL
Meanwhile, other Southall Big Plan projects are
running alongside the street improvements to
help boost job opportunities and education in
the town – such as a Dine in Southall catering
and hospitality training centre and restaurant
due to open in Southall Manor House; and
the improved and expanded Dominion Centre,
which now includes a modern new library to
replace the Southall’s old one.
The historic Southall Market has got new iron
gates and a large wall mural to make it more
visible to passing traffic, while a new car park
with 77 spaces was built next to the market,
opposite Southall Police Station.
Improvements to Spikes Bridge Park have
also been undertaken, including a new pavilion,
cricket training nets, an artificial turf pitch and
improvements to the football fields and cricket pitch.
Council leader Julian Bell said: “The Southall
Big Plan consists of lots of different projects in
partnership with local groups and businesses to
offer education, training and job opportunities;
enhance the attractiveness of the shopping
area to boost trade and attract investment;
help improve safety; promote healthy living;
and generally encourage the community to get
involved in making the town a better place.”
MORE INFO
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www.southallbigplan.com
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Twitter @SouthallBigPlan
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