Meet Southall's Town team

“Growing up in Southall, I have seen the impact the significant changes of the last decade have had.”

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Last year I was the Head Boy at Dormers Wells High School where I started and worked on the creation of a mental health centre in Southall. This rewarding process developed my skills in planning and collaboration and allowed me to work with organisations from schools to charities to efficiently deliver the best outcome. I am deeply invested in the ongoing changes in Southall and am passionate about ensuring that meaningful projects create positive outcomes.

Alexander Frank

Resident and Director and trustee of Southall Community Alliance

“Members of Southall Residents' Alliance have lived experience of fly-tipping. We aim to influence the decision making to fund initiatives which have been proven to reduce fly-tipping. ”

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We are motivated to ensure that funding is spent on measures to at least partially achieve the objective of a clean and pleasant Southall. We advocate and take action on behalf of marginalised residents and look forward to working with other team members to ensure that funding will lead to a sustainable improvement in Southall’s environment.

Angela Fonso

Southall Residents' Alliance

“I have been a resident in Southall for many years. Along with other residents, we maintained the cleanliness of the area. When I look around today, I am embarrassed to say I live in Southall. I would like to be in a Team to make the area clean again.”

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Having lived in Southall for many years, I look around now and see how the area has changed. Cleanliness has gone. Any unwanted home items are discarded on the pavements. No one seems to care anymore.

I contact the Council whenever I any fly tipping around.
I’m pleased to say these items are usually collected in 48 hours.

Angela Greenidge

Resident and member of the Catholic women’s League

“We encourage residents to contribute in getting more involved in community engagement projects by taking action. This could be volunteering or paid projects but ultimately with the goal of making Southall a more safe, more cleaner, more pleasant place to be living.”

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We are working with many organisations and community groups for the physical and mental wellbeing of residents in the community e.g Southall Community Alliance, Peabody, Canal River Trust, TGQ Parkside and we help and support the community.

 

Baljit Kaur

Let's Go Southall & Active Community Teams

“I strongly belief bringing community together with common and shared values, Southall can be vibrant, diverse and better place for all residents. ”

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Idris Aden Ali

Resident

“I believe real change happens through collaboration, and I want to work with others to ensure Southall is heard, valued and improved through inclusive action and long-term community-led solutions. ”

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I am engaged in a range of community networks and partnerships that reflect the diverse needs and voices of Southall residents. I want to join the Southall Town Team to ensure that these voices of the vulnerable, the elderly, the disabled and the migrant residents are included in decisions.

Southall has strong community spirit and potential. After over 20 years of grassroots work, I have seen both the resilience of local people and the lack of investment and recognition.

Issack Olow

Volunteer Manager at HADEA (Horn of Africa Disability and Elderly Association)

“Southall is great but can be so much better, its my home, work and passion but is being let down by what should not be issues such as littering, fly tipping and ASB. This needs to be addressed and we need to work together to find both short term and long term solutions.”

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As well as my involvement with Southall Community Alliance, I have contacts with Greenford High School, Friends of Grand Union, parkrun, and parkplay

Jags Sanghera

Resident and Chair of Southall Community Alliance

“we are also keen to promote 'Destination Southall'. This means promoting the best of Southall and encouraging people to visit the town and to re-build pride in our area. am motivated by knowing that this change can only be achieved by working in partnership and by seeking to make a difference in Southall, even if the first steps are small ones.”

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Southall Community Alliance (SCA) is the key infrastructure group working in and for Southall, working with numerous organisations on quality of life issues.

We hope that this team, with its focus upon environmental improvement, will improve the streetscape of Southall, as this will build community confidence amongst residents that they are being heard and reassure people, particularly young people, that Southall is a safe and welcoming town.

Janpal Basran

Resident and Manager of Southall Community Alliance,

“My approach is straightforward and human, I stand on humanitarian values, not religion or politics. ”

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My goal is simple, to make Southall a better, cleaner and safer place to live and work. I am fed up with fly tipping, open drug use in our parks and antisocial behaviour that drags our community down.

 

I also care about helping people who have fallen on hard times, because nobody chooses to be homeless or forgotten. My approach is straightforward and human, I stand on humanitarian values, not religion or politics.

 

Being an artist, marketer and creative director by profession, I’ve managed many high profile campaigns across the globe. I can bring my skills and unique perspective on how we can best leverage our resources to get the job done.

Jatinder Rajput

Resident and Southall Residents Alliance

“To work towards overcoming what can appear to be a split community, notably shown up by anti-social behaviour, some criminal, some not acceptable.”

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Motivated by the loss by some of the fundamental right to housing on account of their lack of immigration status; I would like to see an initiative in which local businesses offered training to those prevented by law from being employed.

John Murphy

Secretary of Hope for Southall Street Homeless

“Working together with other local residents, organisations, and the council, I hope to contribute practical ideas and positive action that can make a real difference to the place we all call home.”

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I have lived in Southall for over 25 years and care deeply about our community. Through my involvement in local clubs and activities, I’ve seen both the strengths of our area and the growing challenges we face. I want to be part of the Southall Team to help make our neighbourhood cleaner, safer, and more welcoming for everyone.

Mathan Kumar

Resident

“I want to do whatever I can to support the local community and make Southall a thriving place to live.”

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I’m an active member of my community from being a local resident to being a trustee and Apna Youth and also Co Event directing the local parkrun. I’m motivated in making a difference to the area in which I live and for the people who live there.

Monica Jaswal

Resident and APNA YOUTH and Southall parkrun

“We'd like our children (even if through me) to have a voice in the decisions that are made in their community.”

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We are a school in the heart of our community trying to connect and understand our community further.

Neil Crosby

Headteacher Blair Peach Primary School

“I believe that together we can create positive, lasting change that benefits everyone in our community. ”

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I’m passionate about helping our community thrive through collaboration, creativity, and support initiatives that make Southall a cleaner, safer, and more vibrant place for residents and businesses alike. Working with others who care deeply about our town inspires me.

Philomena Noel

Asian Community Concern

“I want to help make Southall cleaner, safer, and more welcoming a place people feel proud of. ”

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As a local pharmacist, I’m passionate about improving the wellbeing and environment of our town. Through my work with community health initiatives and local campaigns, I’ve seen how collaboration between residents, businesses, and the council can create real change. I’m particularly interested in combining health, environment, and community action through awareness campaigns and local partnerships that inspire residents to take ownership of their streets and shared spaces.

Rahul Puri

Superintendent pharmacist at Puri Pharmacy

“I’m passionate about working collaboratively with residents, faith groups, the police, and the council to make Southall a cleaner, greener, and more welcoming area for everyone.”

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I want to join the Southall Town Team to represent families of children and young people with SEND, including young carers who support their SEND siblings or parents. Through HSENA, I work with hard-to-reach families to improve inclusion, mental health awareness, and wellbeing. I’ve seen how clean, safe, and inclusive spaces can strengthen families and build community pride.

Rakiya Dahir

Founder and Early Years/SEND Lead at HSENA;

“I have always worked collaboratively with volunteers in all aspects of my community endeavours to bring about necessary change and look forward to working with team members to make Southall the area that we all know it can be.”

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I have been a resident of Norwood Green for 30 years and have been involved in various community matters for the area and I am Chair of Trustees of a charity running a community managed project in Ealing.  I am also a business owner and lawyer and bring those principles to community matters, as well as understanding and fully supporting the idea of community.

Rhian Aubrey-Martin

Resident

“I’m motivated by the belief that local people know best what their town needs. ”

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I want to join the Southall Town Team to help shape a stronger, more connected and creative community. Through my work with Creative and Connected Communities CIC, I see daily how collaboration can transform lives — from tackling isolation to celebrating Southall’s rich heritage.

I want to work with others to create inclusive spaces, improve wellbeing, and ensure Southall’s regeneration keeps its heart: its people, diversity, and community spirit.

Rozeena Vander Waal

Creative and Connected Communities CIC

“Working with others locally will allow me to share knowledge, build trust, and ensure that every resident feels represented and valued in shaping Southall’s future.”

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As a Community Researcher, I am passionate about supporting Southall’s growth through inclusion, collaboration, and evidence-based action. I want to join the Southall Town Team to contribute insights from local voices, identify community needs, and help design solutions that reflect our diversity. I am motivated to strengthen community connections, promote wellbeing, and create opportunities for residents to thrive.

Wasi Ma

Community researcher

“I am committed working for the community”

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Been in Southall nearly all of my life, I know the community well, work within the community, I would  want the community to be cohesion, I am well acquainted with the local leaders and the community.

 

 

Father Wilson Masih

Chair of the Churches together for Southall

“Together, we can build a brighter future for our community”

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I would like to express my sincere desire to contribute to our community.

Having lived in Southall for nearly 50 years, I have developed a deep understanding of the diverse communities here and the challenges they face today. Throughout this time, I have worked with various religious groups and organizations, which has enriched my perspective on our shared issues.

My goal is to enhance the community I hold very dear by working to improve the social, economic, and health conditions of our residents. I believe that by raising awareness and promoting initiatives to keep Southall clean, we can foster a healthier environment for everyone.

 

 

 

Mohinder Midha

Elected ward councillor Dormers Wells

“Well maintained and cleaned streets give confidence and a sense of well being to residents. ”

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I have lived in Southall for half a century. It is my home, and I love the town. I entirely agree with the Forum’s ambition of keeping our streets clean and pleasant. It is a great opportunity that residents, businesses, youth and faith groups have come together to lead on this priory project , and I want to support it.

Ranjit Dheer

Elected ward councillor Dormers Wells