HOUSEHOLDS have discussed issues of noise and security at a public meeting after Transport for London confirmed it is still committed to launching the night Tube project.

At a public meeting last night, it was confirmed that all night weekend Tube services will go ahead from September 12 despite a series of strikes from unions.

The service is planned to operate on five underground lines including Jubilee, Victoria, Northern, Piccadilly and Central lines.

As a result, both Stanmore and Canons Park stations on the Jubilee Line in Harrow would benefit from the service.

Chaired by Tony Wood from the Harrow Public Transport Users Association, the meeting was held at St Lawrence Church Hall and gave passengers the chance to hear more about the plans and discuss any impact they may have on Harrow.

Also attending the meeting was Assembly member for Brent and Harrow Navin Shah, Keith Foley of TfL and Harrow council transport officer Hanif Islam.

Mr Foley, TfL’s head of night Tube service, confirmed that TfL were still fully committed to commence the service in September, however there is still no agreement with the relevant trade unions.

He also confirmed there will be no staffing reductions at stations and will be more British Transport Police (BTP) officers at night with new uniformed BTP deployed for the night service.

TfL have announced there will be no stations or tannoy announcements at night beyond 11pm unless there is an emergency, and added that there will be no reduction in buses at night.

After the meeting, Mr Shah said: “I was pleased to see the residents and representatives of local residents’ associations at this crucial meeting to learn about TfL’s plans for all night Tube services and hear their views and concerns.

“There was in principle support for the proposed service but issues surrounding noise, extra litter, night bus service, and security were raised, which were responded to by both Keith Foley, TfL’s head of night Tube service, and transport officer Hanif Islam.

“I’m reassured that TfL plan to undertake review of the performance of service after six months, which will allow me and other London Assembly colleagues to scrutinise the performance and take on board any local concerns.”