Crime
Stories, page 27
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Police Defend Facial Recognition Use Near Finsbury Park Mosque Amid Community Concerns Islington Police have defended their use of live facial recognition (LFR) technology near Finsbury Park mosque, despite concerns raised by councillors about community trust and...
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Sutton Council Revokes Licence for Restaurant Employing Illegal Workers Sutton Council has revoked the premises licence for New Golden Gate, a restaurant located at 18 Stonecot Hill, Sutton, after repeated instances of employing illegal workers were...
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Trading Standards Crackdown on Illegal Vape Sales Sutton Trading Standards are cracking down on the sale of illegal vapes and tobacco, with non-compliant retailers facing unlimited fines and up to two years in prison.
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Kilburn Venue Seeks Later Hours Amid Resident Concerns A Kilburn venue's bid to extend its opening hours has sparked concerns among local residents, as Camden Council's Licensing Panel E convened on 18 September 2025, to consider...
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Waltham Forest Council Prioritizes Mission-Based Approach to Tackle Knife Crime Among Young Black Men Waltham Forest Council is prioritising a mission-based approach to tackle knife crime, with a focus on young black men and boys who are disproportionately affected. Analysis of...
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Waltham Forest to Launch Visible Safety Campaign to Tackle Knife Crime Waltham Forest Council is set to launch a visible safety campaign in autumn, co-designed with residents and partners, to empower communities to play an active and shared role in...
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Leicester Square Busking Dispute Heads to Crown Court Westminster City Council is appealing to the Crown Court against a sentence imposed regarding busking in Leicester Square. The appeal follows a prosecution brought by Global...
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Union deal finalised for Redbridge waste collection staff, social media campaign launched to combat abuse of workers Redbridge waste collection staff are set to benefit from a finalised union deal, according to a report presented at the Shareholder Reference Group meeting on Wednesday, 17...
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Redbridge waste collection staff face public abuse Redbridge waste collection staff have faced instances of public abuse, according to a recent report to the Redbridge Shareholder Reference Group.
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Haringey Updates Licensing Policy, Prepares for Martyn's Law Haringey Council is updating its Statement of Licensing Policy and preparing for the implementation of Martyn's Law, which aims to improve security at public venues.
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Harrow Council opposes Mayor's plan to close police front desk Harrow Council has formally opposed the Mayor of London's plan to close the front desk at Harrow Police Station, the only one remaining in the borough.
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Merton Council to Review Walking and Cycling Strategy Merton Council is set to review its walking and cycling strategy, as discussed at the Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel meeting on 16 September 2025. The panel...
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Clarion Housing Ambassador Scheme Proposed for Merton Estates Merton Council is considering a Clarion Housing ambassador scheme for estates that lack resident associations. The Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel discussed...
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Harrow Council to Tow Foreign Vehicles Evading Fines Harrow Council will begin towing foreign-registered vehicles belonging to persistent fine evaders in October.
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Tower Hamlets Extends Concierge Service Amid Resident Support Tower Hamlets Council has extended its concierge service for residents in five housing blocks following strong support from residents. The service impacts approximately 346...
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Concierge Service Extension Costs Tower Hamlets £404k Tower Hamlets Council is set to spend £404,000 extending concierge services in five housing blocks. The decision comes after delays in the procurement process for a new...
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Tower Hamlets Appoints Director of Public Protection Tower Hamlets Council has taken a significant step in bolstering public safety by appointing a Director of Public Protection and Integrated Enforcement.
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H&F to invest £3.2M in AI-powered CCTV to fight crime Hammersmith and Fulham Council is set to invest £3.2 million in CCTV and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to enhance its crime-fighting capabilities.
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H&F Council to trial drone surveillance for enforcement Hammersmith and Fulham Council is set to trial the use of drones for enforcement and surveillance, pending approval from the Civil Aviation Authority.
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Barnet Approves Domestic Abuse and VAWG Strategy Barnet Council has given the green light to a new strategy aimed at tackling domestic abuse and violence against women and girls (VAWG) across the borough.