What does ‘feeling safe for all’ mean to Hanwell – Collective Statements and Emerging Ideas
As part of the process to develop Your Voice, Your Town in Hanwell, in February 2025, residents, businesses, faith and community organisations were invited to participate in a workshop (held in the Hanwell Community Centre). Together people shared their project ideas and their thoughts on what ‘feeling safe’ means to them individually and then for their community.
Working together, the groups created a series of ‘collective statements’ to help shape how Your Voice, Your Town Hanwell could take action to help make Hanwell feel safe for everyone who lives, works or visits here. These collective statements have been used by Hanwell’s Town Team, to help set the criteria for future community-led projects. They are not exhaustive but provide great insights about what matters most to local residents and communities.
If you are inspired by the collective statements and want to apply to the Feeling Safe in Hanwell – Community Grants Fund.
If you want to find out more about the Hanwell Town Team and how to get involved in local action, go to the Hanwell Town Team page
Collective statement 1
Goal
“A lead (ranger) connected to residents collecting concerns
Feeling safe in your own home and on the streets so that you can have a sense of independence and feel part of the wider community. Pavement health and safety, Creating spaces for sharing“
Project ideas
“Hanwell Connect
Residents and services connected, a dedicated role outside the council to manage resources and bring in the community.
Communication, problem solving, evidence gathering, being heard, delivering change, connect community, accountability
The whole community, residents, businesses, services.“
Collective statement 2
Goal
“Cleaner streets/environment
Community responsibility Pride and Trust
Visible police“
Project ideas
“The Hanwell Vibe
Share positivity, Community events and moments, Celebrating Hanwell Assets, Community connectors scheme, Welcome to Hanwell – Hanwell vibe, street parties
Everyone, residents, visitors“
Collective statement 3
Goal
“Well-lit spaces to be able to convene together, this means good community connection and cohesion. This includes good lighting, seating reinstated, vegetation kept in order, and road safety particularly around St Mellitus plus visible policing, and traffic Boston Manor Road, litter Hanwell Uxbridge Road. rubbish/food top Boston Manor Road -one way street“
Project ideas
“Hanwell Unity
Monthly market and gathering at Clock Tower promoting and connecting community projects in the area through a Clock Tower marketplace and digital forums
Community cohesion and bringing a sense of social responsibility to our town of Hanwell
All of Hanwell“