A guided bike ride, live music, and the chance to win a bike and other prizes will be part of a 2-day celebration taking place on Friday and Saturday to mark the completion of the first part of active travel improvements in Northolt.

The improvements at Northolt Village Green and in Kensington Road are part of the Visions for Northolt regeneration project. The enhancements completed so far are part of £1.3million of highways work due to be completed in spring 2025 to make active travel, such as walking, cycling, scooting and jogging easier in Northolt.

Residents previously told Ealing Council that addressing traffic, road safety and pollution in the area are a priority and highlighted poor connectivity and the need for improved pedestrian and cycle routes.

Friday will celebrate Northolt Village Green’s new look, which includes:

• resurfaced footpaths and paving
• new seating and lighting
• cycle parking
• a new crossing from the Green to the shopping parade on Ealing Road
• plants

Prizes

Celebrations at the Green on Friday 6 September begin at 3.15pm with a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the event. The public are welcome to join the celebrations. There will be live steel pan music, a chance to ride bicycles and you could enter a draw to win prizes including an adult or child’s bike, passes to Northolt Leisure Centre and haircuts from Ealing Road businesses.

Saturday cycle ride

Let’s Ride Southall will be leading a guided cycle route along the new cycle paths installed on Kensington Road, Northolt on Saturday 7 September. Cyclists of all ages are welcome to take part but must register to join them.

Cyclists must meet at 11am outside Belvue School, Ealing Road, Northolt UB5 6AF. The ride takes around 45-minutes.

Further activities such as Zumba and yoga are planned beside San Remo café in Northala Fields Park from midday. Dr Bike will be offering basic cycle maintenance and handy tips. Trained mechanics will carry out minor repairs on the spot and give advice on looking after a bike.

Leader of the council, Peter Mason said: “We remain absolutely committed to delivering on our commitment of investing at least £10m in our bold programme of active travel across the borough, and especially in Northolt. Local residents have told us that they want us to reduce road congestion and make it easier and safer to walk and cycle in Northolt, as well as improving air quality.

“We have invested in the Village Green dedicated new cycle routes along Kensington Road are being well-used. If you’re thinking about taking up cycling or getting back on your bike or just want to learn more about the work we’re doing to improve active travel, come along to these events.”

Councillor Paul Driscoll, the council’s cabinet member for climate action, said: “It’s satisfying to see the improvements made so far and there are more to come as we continue with the programme along Mandeville Road to make it even easier to get around Northolt by foot or bike.”

Register to join Saturday’s cycle ride.

You can enter for the prize draw and be kept up to date on Visions for Northolt programme.

Information on the active travel work in Northolt: Connected Northolt