Operation Blandway
Brent Council is addressing anti-social behaviour in Harlesden through targeted police operations, including patrols and dispersal orders.
In November 2025, Brent Council confirmed that anti-social behaviour on Harlesden High Street is being addressed through targeted police operations and community initiatives. Councillor Harbi Farah, Cabinet Member for Safer Communities, Jobs and Skills, outlined these measures, which include targeted patrols and the authorisation of dispersal orders.
Operation Blandway is a police project involving targeted patrols across the Harlesden area, aiming to combat robberies and serious violence. No further meetings or developments regarding the operation are currently scheduled for discussion by the council.
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