News on Safer Spaces Islington

December update on Safer Spaces

Thank you for your feedback about safer spaces in Islington. We are analysing all the feedback as we receive it and comparing what you tell us to the data we hold. We are also sharing what you tell us with the local police.

In response to your feedback we have:

Responded to an increased number of anti-social behaviour reports on an estate in the Caledonian ward. Our work here with the local police has led to three arrests. We have been working with our youth outreach service here to engage with local young people

Made a recommendation for a review of the licence for the McDonalds on Seven Sisters Road. This is in relation to the the nuisance and noise caused by delivery drivers that is disturbing local residents. The licensing committee have decided that McDonalds cannot allow deliveries between 11pm and 5am and they must employee door staff to manage anti-social behaviour on Friday and Saturday nights. McDonalds have appealed this decision. However, since October they have switched to electric and cycle deliveries from this store, (the first McDonalds in the UK to do this) which has helped to reduce local noise disturbance

Been working with people who are in accommodation but who are involved in street begging or drinking. Our outreach team engage with these people, offering support to link in with specialist services to address the root causes and to enable a move away from these behaviours

Promoted our Safe Havens scheme to local businesses and organisations encouraging them to sign up to be part of this. If a Safe Havens sticker is displayed in a premises window and you are feeling unsafe or in need of help for any reason someone in the safe haven will be able to help you. You can find out more on our website www.islington.gov.uk/SafeHavens

We have seen a recent increase in reports of parcels being stolen that have been left outside homes by delivery people. In some cases parcels have been left in communal areas of flats and have then been stolen by people claiming to be delivering parcels, in order to gain entry into the communal areas. Please be careful about who you buzz into communal areas and where possible arrange to ‘click and collect’ your parcel if you know you will be out when it is being delivered.

Don’t forget our community safety team will be outside Farringdon station this Thursday morning to talk to you about any safety concerns you have. They are also carrying out bike marking and registration and giving out catalytic convertor marking kits for car owners.

Please keep sharing this site with your friends, family and colleagues, we will be using this map to collect your experiences on safety in Islington for a few more weeks. Click on the ‘share’ buttons below!

Posted on 7th December 2021

by Islington Council Community Safety Team