Underhill

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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
P.1 - OLD CT HOUSE REC/BARNET COLLEGE - asb/drugs/theft Reduce number of incidents and drug dealing/use in recreation ground. Provide visibility & Reassurance in the Park & Alleyway from the Park all the way to Mays Lane. Liaise with the college security/staff to tackle asb/drug use and work jointly with High Barnet ward officers as well. Issued 15 August 2025	Working together and meetings to be held with partnering agencies, college, park wardens and work together to reduce ASB/robbery etc. Actioned 18 August 2025
P.2 - Shoplifting Mays Lane Co-op Reduce number of incidents of Shoplifting at the May's Lane Co-op. Provide visibility & Reassurance in the area & help reduce the retail theft at parade of shops. Identify and Arrest recognised offenders and bring them to justice. Issued 15 August 2025	SNT to conduct Hi Vis patrols, engagement with the local youths and the local community in general and working together with Barnet council and Barnet Homes housing officers. Reassuring the Underhill Residents with Police presence and cracking down on retail crime. Actioned 18 August 2025
P.3 ASB at Community Hubs Report of ongoing ASB around the local community hubs; Rainbow Centre, Hope Corner Centre, Markaz Islamic Centre and Former Quinta Youth Centre. Issued 15 August 2025	Hi-Vis patrols, conduct stops and checks where appropriate, engage with local community in general and work together with Barnet Council. This work is ongoing. Actioned 18 August 2025

Priority

Action taken

P.1 - OLD CT HOUSE REC/BARNET COLLEGE - asb/drugs/theft
Reduce number of incidents and drug dealing/use in recreation ground.
Provide visibility & Reassurance in the Park & Alleyway from the Park all the way to Mays Lane. Liaise with the college security/staff to tackle asb/drug use and work jointly with High Barnet ward officers as well.

Issued 15 August 2025

Working together and meetings to be held with partnering agencies, college, park wardens and work together to reduce ASB/robbery etc.

Actioned 18 August 2025

P.2 - Shoplifting Mays Lane Co-op
Reduce number of incidents of Shoplifting at the May's Lane Co-op.
Provide visibility & Reassurance in the area & help reduce the retail theft at parade of shops.
Identify and Arrest recognised offenders and bring them to justice.

Issued 15 August 2025

SNT to conduct Hi Vis patrols, engagement with the local youths and the local community in general and working together with Barnet council and Barnet Homes housing officers. Reassuring the Underhill Residents with Police presence and cracking down on retail crime.

Actioned 18 August 2025

P.3 ASB at Community Hubs
Report of ongoing ASB around the local community hubs; Rainbow Centre, Hope Corner Centre, Markaz Islamic Centre and Former Quinta Youth Centre.

Issued 15 August 2025

Hi-Vis patrols, conduct stops and checks where appropriate, engage with local community in general and work together with Barnet Council. This work is ongoing.

Actioned 18 August 2025

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 Underhill are saying are the issues in the area:

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