Dalston
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Local Priority Issues
We are committed to tackling the issues that matter most to local communities. Based on our conversations with residents, and the issues they have raised with us, our main priorities are:
| Priority | Action taken |
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Birkbeck Mews / Winchester Place / Colvestone Crescent. ASB and drug use and supply Issued 18 August 2026 |
Reduce anti-social behaviour and drug use/supply in the area, through targeted patrols and enforcement. Actioned 19 November 2026 |
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Late Night ASB across Dalston Ward Issued 18 August 2026 |
Collaborative working alongside the Council and partners to target ASB and noise nuisance across Dalston ward Actioned 19 November 2026 |
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Gillett Square (and surrounding streets). ASB and drug use/supply Issued 18 August 2026 |
Collaborative working to manage ongoing complaints of ASB and drug use/supply in and around Gillett Square. This includes PSPO enforcement and utilisation of dispersal powers. Actioned 19 November 2026 |
The word cloud below represents the issues raised by residents through their Local Matters survey. We take this into consideration along with discussions with stakeholders, ward panel meetings and conversations with the public when setting our key priorities
What members in Dalston are saying are the issues in the area:
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