The future of a residents association that has existed for around 90 years has been thrown into doubt after a drop in the number of ‘enthusiastic and dynamic’ members.

Headstone Residents’ Association has issued a notice to North Harrow households that if nobody can be found to take up committee roles then it will have no alternative but to fold in just three months' time.

Last Thursday's annual general meeting, held at the North Harrow Methodist Church, was attended by about 30 people - one of the lowest ever attendances.

Newly elected chairman Prakash Raja says he is very concerned that the lack of members wanting to take on committee roles or come up with new, positive ideas will lead to its closure.

He said: “At one time, the association was a force to be reckoned with, but not anymore and I would like to encourage it back to those times.

“The attendance at the recent meeting was the lowest compared to any I have seen in my five or six years I have been involved, which is normally 50 to 70 people.

“Over the past two or three years, I have been trying to encourage more and more people to sign up – those with new ideas and dynamic thoughts on what we can do for the Headstone area – and bring positive thoughts to help the association move forward.”

The association, which has been running for around 90 years, has been involved with many campaigns in the area, including the opposition to a caravan site at Broadfields playing fields.

Mr Raja added: “What we want is to find out what the people of Headstone want and what they think are the major concerns.

“Whether it be worries over traffic, the Pinner Park Farm, the closure of the North Harrow library or concerns about buildings and developments, the association wants to represent them.

“What we want to do is a survey of all the residents in the area and find out just what they think is important, and they we will know if there is any need for the association to continue.”

Members will be canvassing for new support at the forthcoming North Harrow Festival.

Mr Raja added: “The HRA has a proud and distinguished record on behalf of the residents of our area and they have been served by dedicated volunteers for almost a century.

“It would be a tragedy if a lack of newcomers coming forward to serve on our committee meant that we had to fold up and cease to exist.”

A specially convened meeting of the association will be held in three months' time either to elect a new committee or to wind up the association altogether.

Interested volunteers are requested to contact Prakash by email on prakashcraja@aol.com or by phone on 020 8908 4922.