Silla Carron

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Silla Carron, 62, is a British community activist from Camden Town, London, UK. [1]

Biography

Carron has led residents' participation in improving their living environment and reducing crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB). She led campaigns in Camden, Plymouth, and Bristol, aimed at turning around sink estates with high levels of crime, vandalism and drug-taking. [2] She has appeared in two series of the BBC One programme The Estate We're In. [3]

Carron received an award in recognition of her community action work, including the 'Neighbour of the Year Award' in the 2006 Pride of Britain Awards. [4]

References

  1. ↑ Camden New Journal 3 December 2009 'Fergie snubs offer to join Silla's TV show (Retrieved 2010-07-07)
  2. ↑ Mirror.co.uk (2006-11-08). "TAKING THE LAWLESS INTO HER OWN HANDS". The Mirror. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
  3. ↑ BBC The Estate We're In 2010
  4. ↑ Pride of Britain Awards 2006 "The Pride of Britain Awards - Tesco Neighbour of the Year, Silla Carron". Archived from the original on 2011-07-15. Retrieved 2010-07-07. (Retrieved 2010-07-07)
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