Swakeley's Lake clean-up given tentative approval

WORK to clean up a beauty spot has been given a hesitant thumbs up from the resident who highlighted its neglect.

Swakeley's Lake in Ickenham was the subject of a row last month with the council accused of letting it sink into a state of disrepair.

Hillingdon Council last week confirmed that work had been done to remove debris such as shopping trolleys and road signs from the lake, although a concerned is worried the clean up will end there.

Andy Gaywood, 31, a firefighter from Bellamy Drive, Ickenham, said: "They've had what I class as a token effort, which I guess is something, but there's still lots of cans and bottles lying around.

"They've got rid of the bigger stuff and I appreciate their effort, but I was hoping it was going to be better than it was.

"Its hardly the picturesque beauty spot it should be though."

Kathy Sparks, deputy director of environment and consumer protection, said: ""The council has been working specialist contractors to remove debris in Swakeley's Lake and this work has now been completed, ensuring that the lake remains an enjoyable location for residents and visitors. The lake will continue to be monitored to ensure any issues that may arise are responded to quickly and effectively."

If anybody has issues with the lake which need to be addressed they can contact the council's Environment and Street Clean line on 01895 556000.