Following complaints from residents about antisocial behaviour and inconsiderate parking in Norbury, Croydon Council has taken firm action – removing three vehicles and installing CCTV to tackle ongoing issues and reclaim the streets for residents.
This action forms part of Executive Mayor Jason Perry’s commitment to tackle the ‘broken windows’ effect – making Croydon cleaner, safer and healthier, and restoring pride in our neighbourhoods.
Residents in Kilmartin Avenue and the surrounding streets had raised concerns about antisocial behaviour, abandoned vehicles, inconsiderate parking, and illegal vehicle repairs being carried out on public roads. In response, Croydon Council and the local Safer Neighbourhood Police Team acted to investigate, enforce, and restore order.
Three unroadworthy vehicles – including those with missing or invalid number plates – have now been removed, freeing up much-needed parking for local people and reducing nuisance activity in the area. A local business has also been issued with a formal Community Protection Warning (CPW) following complaints about unauthorised repairs taking place on the public highway.
To help deter further offending and support ongoing enforcement, CCTV has now been installed – a step welcomed by residents at a recent community meeting.
“This is part of our zero-tolerance approach to environmental crime and antisocial behaviour. Residents in Norbury, and indeed across Croydon, should not have to put up with abandoned vehicles and illegal activity on their streets – and thanks to their persistence, we have been able to act.
“I am pleased that CCTV is now in place to help deter future problems and gather evidence to support further enforcement. This is how we build safer, cleaner, and more respectful neighbourhoods – one street at a time.
“I want to thank local residents for bringing this to our attention and encourage anyone witnessing antisocial behaviour to report it to us through Love Clean Streets.”
Jason Perry, Executive Mayor of Croydon
