1. Are you for or against the Tram project?
I think trams are essentially a good idea, they are clean, quiet and environmentaly friendly. However, putting trams through Acton High Street is just not a good idea as the area is far too narrow and there is no reasonable or sensitive route for displaced traffic to use.
In its present form, the proposals for a tram through Acton & Ealing are ill-conceived. Before any such scheme is considered, Acton High Street deserves a long overdue facelift and redevelopment.
2. What would be the first thing you would change or improve in Acton?
The first thing I would imrprove would be to get rid of all grafitti and rubbish in Acton such as that at Acton Central station. It’s an absolute eyesore and ruins the look of the area. I would call this stepped-up iniaitive “The Big Sweep”. Let’s get Acton looking as smart as its neighbours Chiswick and Ealing. With a little bit of a polish, Acton would be a jewel in the crown of West London.
3. What do you like most about Acton?
Acton is ideally placed for the West End, has easyand direct access out of London , the public transport links are excellent and plentiful and major roads are easily accessible. It’s an ideal location.
May 3, 2006