The London Borough of Harrow have published an update on the major works being undertaken to repair the leak in and remove years of built-up silt from the lake in Pinner Memorial Park:
Refurbishment of entrance of the Paines Lane Cemetery.
The pillars, walls and gates at the entrance to the historic Paines Lane Cemetery have been repaired and repainted, funded by the Pinner Ward Councillors’ NCIL funds (a levy on building developments in Harrow to provide money for works which benefit local residents) after a request from The Pinner Association that the rather dilapidated entranceway be brought back to its former glory.
The cemetery, which is no longer in use for new burials, contains the Grade II Listed Structure grave of Horatia Nelson, the daughter of Emma, Lady Hamilton, and Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson and also official War Graves registered with the War Graves Commission. It is Locally Listed and a Designated Open Space.
New Children’s Playground open in Pinner Memorial Park.
The much awaited opening of the refurbished children’s playground has been greeted with much enthusiasm by many of the younger Pinner residents and their parents and carers.
The playground has bee resurfaced, with mostly new equipment apart from a few of the old favourites from the old playground included.
The photo is of the Mayor of Harrow, Councillor Anjana Patel and Pinner South Ward Councillors Hitesh Karia and Jean Lammiman.
Wreath Laying at Dove of Peace War Memorial in the Peace Garden, Pinner Memorial Park.
On Thursday 23rd October 2025 the Mayor of Harrow, Cllr Anjana Patel, laid a poppy wreath at the Dove of Peace War Memorial in the Peace Garden in Pinner Memorial Park.
The Peace Garden was initiated by The Pinner Association to be an area for quiet reflection within Pinner Memorial Park, itself purchased by public subscription as a memorial at the end of World War II. It was opened in 1975 for the 50th anniversary of the end of that war. The Dove of Peace was designed by pupils of Nower Hill School and is a registered War Memorial. The Peace Garden is maintained by Pinner Association volunteers and looked lovely for this annual ceremony which was attended by pupils from West Lodge School.
The photo shows the Mayor of Harrow with Pinner South Ward Councillors Jean Lammiman and Hitesh Karia.
London Borough of Harrow – Cracking down on fireworks and noise nuisance.
London Borough of Harrow – three-week enforcement campaign to tackle fireworks misuse and noise nuisance across the borough:
Cracking down on fireworks and noise nuisance
To prevent a repeat of reckless and antisocial use of fireworks in streets and parks, the London Borough of Harrow is launching a three-week enforcement campaign.
- 3-week crackdown during fireworks season
- Dedicated line opened to report nuisance
- Officers will patrol every evening and every weekend
A three-week enforcement campaign to tackle fireworks misuse and noise nuisance across the borough will seek to prevent a repeat of the reckless and antisocial use of fireworks in streets and parks last year which caused distress for many residents in Harrow.
Starting on Friday 17 October, a three-week operation will see the council’s enforcement teams out in force every evening and weekend from 6pm to 10pm. They’ll be engaging and advising businesses and residents, while also taking action against those who think the rules don’t apply to them. Under the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) anyone caught risks getting £100 fine.
A dedicated hotline – 020 4604 2775 – will be live daily from 6pm to 10pm. Residents can report dangerous firework activity and noise complaints incidents in real time. Officers will be backed up by the Council’s CCTV room – who will be monitoring activity in real time helping officers to take swift action. After 10pm, fireworks that are illegally set off should be reported to the police on 101. (999 should only be dialled if there is a crime happening, threat of violence or danger to life).
Fireworks at night cannot be set off between 11pm and 7am except on the following days:
- until 1am on the night of the Chinese New Year
- until 1am on the night of Diwali
- until 1am on New Year’s Eve
- until midnight on 5th November (Bonfire Night)
If you see a trader selling fireworks illegally report them to Trading Standards.
Cllr Pritesh Patel, Cabinet Member for Cleaner Streets and Public Protection said:
“Many of us enjoy watching fireworks. They can be fun but they’re not for everyone. Loud bangs and noises can cause distress and affect the quality of life for some residents – and pets. Last year we saw fireworks let off dangerously on our streets which is completely irresponsible and unacceptable.
“That’s why we are stepping up enforcement with a three-week crackdown during the peak of fireworks season. With our dedicated phone line, CCTV room, and officers on the ground – we’ll be taking action against those setting off fireworks dangerously and causing a nuisance. It’s our way of putting residents first and keeping our borough safe.”
Festive lights in Bridge Street switch on for Diwali.
