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9 stories · discussed at 2 council meetings · 7 councils

Councils are currently discussing immigration enforcement policies and partnerships with the Home Office on community safety.

Southwark Council decided in September 2026 not to share discretionary information with the Home Office for immigration enforcement, reaffirming its Borough of Sanctuary status. This move aims to safeguard trust between residents and public services. Separately, Enfield Councillor Mohammad Islam faced further sanctions in November 2025 for failing to comply with directives after a complaint regarding his use of the Mayor's office to support visa applications.

Local councils are also partnering with the Home Office, the UK government department responsible for law and order, on community safety initiatives. Barnet Trading Standards, working with the Home Office, seized over £500,000 worth of illegal goods in 2025-2026, as reported in June 2026. Barnet's modern slavery strategy, updated in March 2026, also focuses on prevention and protection.

Bexley Council adopted a new community safety strategy in July 2026, aiming to bolster crime prevention and early intervention efforts. Hammersmith and Fulham Council is also preparing for the implementation of Martyn's Law, which received Royal Assent in April 2025, to enhance security at public venues.

Key facts

  1. Southwark Council adopted a motion in September 2026 not to share discretionary information with the Home Office for immigration enforcement purposes. Source
  2. Bexley Council adopted a new community safety strategy in July 2026, focusing on prevention and intervention. Source
  3. Barnet Trading Standards, in partnership with the Home Office, seized over £500,000 worth of illegal goods in 2025-2026. Source
  4. Barnet's modern slavery strategy, updated in March 2026, focuses on prevention, protection, and prosecution. Source
  5. Enfield Councillor Mohammad Islam faced further sanctions in November 2025 regarding visa application support. Source
About this summary

This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Latest stories

  1. Southwark Council Reaffirms Sanctuary Status, Pledges to Protect Vulnerable Residents from Immigration Enforcement Southwark Council has reaffirmed its commitment to being a Borough of Sanctuary, vowing to protect vulnerable residents amidst a challenging political climate. Southwark 27 September 2026
  2. Bexley Council Adopts New Community Safety Strategy Focused on Prevention and Intervention Bexley Council has formally adopted a new community safety strategy, aiming to bolster crime prevention and early intervention efforts across the borough. Bexley 17 July 2026
  3. Barnet Trading Standards Seizes Over £500k of Illegal Goods in 2025-2026 Barnet Trading Standards has seized over £500,000 worth of illegal goods and secured significant penalties against rogue traders in the past year, according to a report... Barnet 3 June 2026
  4. Barnet's modern slavery strategy focuses on prevention Barnet's strategy to combat modern slavery is placing a strong emphasis on prevention, aiming to identify and mitigate risks before exploitation occurs. The strategy, published... Barnet 17 March 2026
  5. H&F Council Prepares for Martyn's Law Implementation Hammersmith and Fulham Council is actively preparing for the implementation of Martyn's Law, also known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act, which received Royal... Hammersmith and Fulham 2 December 2025
  6. Councillor Islam Faces Further Sanctions for Non-Compliance with Conduct Committee Directives Enfield Councillor Mohammad Islam is facing further scrutiny after failing to comply with sanctions imposed by the Councillor Conduct Committee in August. The committee is now... Enfield 22 November 2025
  7. Brent Council to Debate Impact of Illegal Immigration Brent Council debated the impact of illegal immigration on the borough, highlighting growing pressures on housing, primary care, and policing. The debate took place during a... Brent 16 September 2025
  8. Enfield Councillor Islam Faces Code of Conduct Breach Enfield Councillor Mohammad Islam is under scrutiny following a complaint that he may have breached the Councillor Code of Conduct by using his position to support visa... Enfield 17 August 2025