Issue 06: February 2005
Media headlines have created a fear for many people that crime is
spiralling out of control. Close up the official figures reveal a
downward trend in burglary, street crime, antisocial behaviour and
most areas of crime. But behind the headlines, what is the reality
for Kensington and Chelsea? And what has it got to do with the
Council?
In this issue of RBKC Direct we bring you the latest on how the Council is helping to
tackle burglary and
antisocial behaviour, and how you can help.
There is more on a new threat to local
parking control, plus the latest about the most
current congestion charge consultation.
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Reducing burglary in the borough |
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In 2003/04 the number of residential burglaries increased by
more than seven per cent to 1,769. Despite this, the
long-term trend for burglary in the borough is down.
The police
and the Council continue to work hard to prevent more burglaries
with better security for victims and repeat victims a core part of
the local response.
But now the Council wants to promote the
simple steps you can take to reduce burglary and to help local
people find the help they need.
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Fighting the fear of crime |
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The first PCSOs in Kensington and Chelsea
were introduced nearly two years ago. Since then another 44
have been recruited.
Their brief is to tackle disorder and
antisocial behaviour, but initial studies also reveal people
feel safer in areas patrolled by PCSOs. Now their numbers
and their powers are set to increase.
But what are they
going to do? Where will they be deployed? What else are they
doing to tackle your concerns about antisocial behaviour?
And would you be prepared to pay extra for more of them? |
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GLA probe into London parking |
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The
issue of parking wardens and parking tickets has been creeping up
the political agenda for months. The London media and the Evening
Standard in particular have published story after story about
inflexible and unfair parking regimes in different parts of
London.
Now the Greater London Assembly's Transport Committee has
launched an investigation into parking enforcement. So what could
the consequences be of that investigation; could it change the way
the Council treats motorists? |
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Transport for London consult on £8-a-day congestion charge |
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Transport for London (TfL) is currently
consulting on whether to increase the congestion charge to
£8-a-day.
Of course, Kensington and Chelsea lies outside
the current zone, but anyone driving into central London
will be looking at a price hike of 60 per cent.
So what do
you think of the proposal to increase the charge? What else
is proposed? And have you told TfL? |
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