We are all aware of the shocking and tragic attacks in Brussels today; first and foremost I would like to express that our heartfelt prayers and wishes are to all those involved and to the Belgian nation. We are still in the early stages of learning about what took place but I would like to […]
Each year the borough Strategic Assessment informs the Community Safety Partnership Board in selecting the strategic priorities for the forthcoming year. In previous years they have held focus groups in order to get the views of people who live and work in Camden. However, this year it will be done via an online consultation. Click […]
The Camden Safeguarding Children Board (CSCB) is recruiting a Camden resident to become a Lay Member of the Board. What you would do: We are looking for one person (or two) with knowledge of local child safety and issues within the local community, who could speak on behalf of the community – representing their views […]
On Monday 25 January Camden Councillors will be voting on the introduction of a Late Night Levy. The Camden Safer Neighbourhood Board strongly supports the levy that will be used to pay for much-needed extra policing. The Board has taken the unusual step of writing to councillors. The letters says: “The Trustees of Camden Safer […]
A new smartphone app was launched last October to make it easier for Londoners to report hate crime and access support services. The Mayor of London’s Office for Policing And Crime (MOPAC) launched the app during National Hate Crime Awareness Week, with the aim of boosting confidence in reporting and encouraging victims of hate crime […]
Camden Council are considering using their new Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO) to tackle nuisance pedicabs. Pedicabs are the rickshaw type passenger carrying vehicles often seen in the West End. The Council has received complaints from residents about antisocial behaviour associated with pedicabs particularly noise nuisance and disturbance late at night and in the early hours […]
Camden Safer Neighbourhood Board opposes any moves to privately fund police officers in Camden. We firmly believe that police resources in the Borough should be guided by the priorities of all local residents. Camden Police must continue to work with the community and direct resources where they are most needed based on intelligence and evidence.
Could you spare a few hours a month to check on detainees being held by the police in Camden? There are currently vacancies on the Camden Independent Custody Visiting Panel. If you would like to find out more please click HERE.
Over 50 people attended last night’s Community Conversation on Antisocial Behaviour held at Queen’s Crescent Community Centre, Gospel Oak. Council staff, police officers and the public came together and discussed the ASB issues that concerned them most and what could be done to improve matters. Notes from the various discussions will be brought together in […]
Camden Council is undertaking a public consultation on the introduction of Public Space Protection orders. The Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Police Art 2014 has provided local authorities with the possibility of introducing a range of new powers. Because of the concerns raised by residents through Camden Safety Views and other engagement forums Camden Council is […]