Community Safety

In November 2026, Lewisham's Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee discussed budget reductions affecting community safety and cuts to voluntary sector grants. Southwark Council's new Borough Action Plan, which aims to make the borough safe, was reviewed by its Overview and Scrutiny Committee. Meanwhile, Wandsworth's Enforcement Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee discussed proposals to enhance community safety and enforcement in October 2026.

Other councils have also been reviewing their approaches to community safety. In September 2026, Bexley's Community Safety Scrutiny Project Sub Group was scheduled to develop a plan for reviewing services. Waltham Forest's Communities and Public Protection Scrutiny Committee also discussed community safety that month, and Greenwich's Housing and Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Panel was scheduled to consider the work of the Safer Greenwich Partnership. No upcoming meetings are listed for this topic.

Community safety encompasses the measures and strategies councils implement to ensure the safety and security of residents, aiming to reduce crime and disorder and improve overall well-being. Discussions often involve funding for services, enforcement strategies, and partnerships with local organisations to address specific issues like anti-social behaviour.