MORE trees, better lighting and improved pedestrian safety are among the key improvements people in Southall are seeking, according to a consultation.

In partnership with Let’s Go Southall, Ealing Council surveyed more than 800 people online and in-person, to find out what improvements they would like to see as part of a £10m investment programme, Get Southall Moving.

Conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure are prevalent in Southall, which has the highest recorded rates in the borough.

Walking, cycling and other forms of active travel are deterred by traffic congestion and air pollution, respondents say.

In response, Ealing is aiming to provide:

• more trees to make Southall greener and more pleasant
• better lighting to improve pedestrian safety, particularly along Merrick Road
• wider pavements for walking and cycling

You can find out more in the Get Southall Moving engagement report

Work has already started with planned improvements due to be complete by April 2026.

Some things you can expect to see over the next year include:

• making Merrick Road safer and more accessible by thinning the trees, clearing litter and undergrowth, improving cycle links and routes, creating wider pavements, safer crossings, upgrading street lighting and adding greenery

• making more space for people to walk or wheel on the pavement in Havelock Road by renewing and widening pavements

• making it safer and easier for pedestrians to cross Guru Nanak Road, with junction improvements to Rectory and Victoria Road to allow safer crossings.

For a full list of improvements, visit: Get Southall Moving | Transport strategies and plans | Ealing Council