Chalvey Road West 'unbearable' mess from antisocial behaviour

Cabdullaahi Axmed, who lives on Chalvey Road West, said himself and other locals are getting “fed up” with the mess that is left on the corner of Alexandra Road.

“The situation is that our neighbourhood had become a camp and it is unbelievable and unbearable,” he said.

“There is a group of adults, teenagers and children gathering every day seven days a week just behind K's Pizza.

“They have no respect towards other communities, they are not violent, but they are leaving behind litter such as roasted sunflower seeds, sweet wrappers, takeaway containers, cans of coke and Red Bull.

“They are also talking loudly disturbing and annoying everyone.

“They children not going to school are crossing constantly Chalvey Road West without paying attention and riding scooters.”

The sunflower seeds scattered across the floor.

Mr Axmed added the group is also causing obstruction to local businesses.

“We don’t have any tranquillity on our street,” he said.

“All the residents and local businesses are fed up and also the majority are not living there so why are they making our lives miserable?”

A spokesperson for Slough Borough Council explained the Resilience and Enforcement Team and Thames Valley Police have been aware the groups around Alexandra Road for some time. 

Police officers have received current complaints by residents and patrols will be put in place.

The spokesperson added the Environmental Services Team has agreed to litter pick the area and have a mini road sweeper clean daily.

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They explained: “People have the right to gather and have conversations in any public area, so we ask residents to be tolerant of each other and treat each other with respect.

“If people are gathered around talking and socialising outside their properties, or anywhere in a public space, and causing anti-social behaviour, harassment, alarm or threat, this needs to be reported.”

The council stated for it to act against anyone causing anti-social behaviour in the area it would need evidence.

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The spokesperson added: “When residents are reporting any incidents, it is important they provide as much accurate information as they can on what was witnessed.

“Try to identify people involved on each occasion.

“If you don’t know the name of the person/people but can describe them or know their nickname, tell us.”

The resident is concerned at the noise caused by the groups who gather on Chalvey Road West.

The council is also encouraging residents to provide a road name or house number of where the incidents happen.

The spokesperson said: “Say what actually happened including the inappropriate language used as this gives a better understanding of what happened and can be powerful evidence at court.

“It is important you include how the incident has impacted your normal life.”

If any residents spot anti-social behaviour they should report it to the police or call 101.

And they can report it to the council via the online form.