Hammersmith and Fulham Council is set to revamp Uxbridge Road following a petition from local residents demanding improvements to the area.

The council debated the issue at a Full Council meeting on Wednesday 22 October 2025, resolving to act on residents' concerns regarding safety, cleanliness, and the overall appearance of Uxbridge Road. Uxbridge Road is home to a diverse mix of shops and restaurants, a well-attended market, and award-winning cultural venues.

Councillor Florian Chevoppe-Verdier, Cabinet Member for Public Realm, moved the motion, outlining a series of measures aimed at revitalising the street. The council resolved to work closely with residents, businesses, cultural venues, and community groups to deliver enhancements that improve safety, cleanliness, and vibrancy while protecting the identity and diversity that make Uxbridge Road a place to be proud of.

These include:

  • Decluttering street furniture
  • Deep cleaning pavements
  • Removing graffiti
  • Working with businesses and local artists to improve shopfronts
  • Encouraging private firms and utilities to remove defunct phone boxes and flyposting
  • Supporting the work of the Law Enforcement Team (LET) and the Metropolitan Police with investment in CCTV
  • Engaging with landlords and businesses to ensure compliance with licensing and planning standards
  • A feasibility study for a Shepherd's Bush Business Improvement District

During the meeting, Councillor Adrian Pascu-Tulbure, Opposition Deputy Leader, proposed an amendment criticising the Labour administration's handling of Uxbridge Road, blaming them for its decline and calling for a zero-tolerance approach to antisocial behaviour. The amendment was defeated, and the original motion was carried.

The council also addressed specific concerns raised by the public, including:

  • An architect's report from Jan Kattein had been commissioned to assess and improve the Uxbridge Road. Residents will be invited to a meeting where consultants Jan Kattein will present the Uxbridge Road Report. The council is also exploring funding opportunities to support the delivery of the report's recommendations.
  • The council is exploring ways to introduce more trees, rain gardens, and improved cycle infrastructure, but noted constraints such as narrow footways and utilities.
  • The council acknowledged concerns about the number of fried chicken takeaways and their impact on childhood obesity, stating that they are reviewing the Local Plan to strengthen their ability to limit new takeaway uses near schools.
  • The council recognised the impact of late-night activity from cafes on nearby residential streets and stated that the Planning and Infrastructure Bill introduced by the Labour Government, seeks to strengthen local authority oversight and make planning policy more responsive to the character and needs of communities.
  • The council is bringing forward proposals for time-banded collections on Uxbridge Road to restrict the hours during which commercial waste can be left out for collection.

The council recognised the unique character and identity of Uxbridge Road, which is home to a diverse mix of shops and restaurants, a well-attended market, and award-winning cultural venues that serve both residents and visitors from across London.

The council welcomes the feasibility study for a Shepherd's Bush Business Improvement District, which would be led by local businesses and empower them to further enhance local amenities in a way that complements the unique character of the street's business offer.