Cleveland Park Petition Gathers Momentum

Calls for better bigger bins and more park warden visits

Cllr Adam Keenan and local campaigner Mandy Lurie

June 18, 2026

A grassroots push to improve cleanliness and facilities in Cleveland Park has been gathering pace this month, as Liberal Democrat councillor for Ealing Broadway Adam Keenan and local campaigner Mandy Lurie continue collecting signatures for a resident-led petition calling for better bins and more frequent warden patrols. The petition, which has drawn support from across party lines, is expected to be formally handed to the Mayor at the end of June.

For many residents, the campaign is about more than litter — it is about protecting one of Ealing’s often overlooked green spaces.

Cleveland Park, tucked between Cleveland Road, Kent Gardens is not a destination park with major events or large crowds. Instead, it is a neighbourhood green: a place for dog walkers, families, joggers, after-school football.

Its cricket pitch and football facilities have supported generations of local clubs, while the children’s play area — though modest — is a well-used hub for families from the area.

But residents say the park’s quieter profile has also meant it is sometimes overlooked when it comes to maintenance. Overflowing bins, scattered litter and infrequent warden visits have become recurring frustrations, particularly during warm weather and school holidays.

The petition, which is not online, calls for two specific improvements: taller litter and recycling bins, which are harder for foxes to raid and less likely to overflow, and more regular visits from park wardens to deter anti-social behaviour and ensure the park remains clean and safe.

Councillor Adam Keenan said the response on the doorstep has been overwhelmingly positive.

“I am delighted to support this cross-party petition to help clean up our local park. The petition has received widespread support from residents,” he said.