Published: Wednesday 6 March 2024
A new Street Enforcement Team is getting to work this new year to tackle environmental crimes and anti-social behaviour. Working right across the borough 26 officers will be enforcing to make our streets safer and cleaner.
The team replaces what was previously our separate community warden service and waste enforcement teams to form one joined up group of officers who have the skills and powers to enforce against a wider variety of issues, so we can more effectively tackle anti-social behaviour and environmental crime.
Cllr Cem Kemahli, lead member for planning and public realm, said:
“We know safe, clean streets are important to residents right across the borough. With crime and anti-social behaviour on the rise right across London, we are not waiting for things to get worse before we act. This new team will bring together officers with the skills and powers to enforce against more issues at once, meaning a better and more efficient enforcement service for our borough.”
What can the Street Enforcement Team tackle?
Our new street enforcement team will work to tackle the following things:
- Fly tipping and littering
- Vandalism and graffiti
- Abandoned Bicycles
- Highways obstructions
- Street Drinking
- Street Begging
- Vehicle Nuisance
- Enforcing public space protection orders e.g. for busking and nuisance vehicles.
Meet the team
Members of the Street Enforcement Team and local police officers will be on hand to get to know the community at drop-in sessions on the following dates:
- Saturday 9th March 2024 Westfield Park, 2pm-3pm
- Saturday 13th April 2024 World’s End Co-Op, 2pm-3pm
- Saturday 18th May 2024 Opposite the Post Office on King's Road, 2pm-3pm
How can I report a problem in my street?
You can help our team by reporting any of the above issues via:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0207 361 3001 or
Online reporting: https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/contact-us/report-problem
Remember, if it is an emergency and someone is in immediate danger, call the Police on 999.