Agenda item

Safer Neighbourhood Teams

Sergeant Miles Lawrie, explained that since the last meeting there had been 33 arrests made and two warrants executed. The warrants were in local shops linked to drug offences. There had been thirteen penalty notices handed out for urinating in public places. Over the last three months there had been 99 vehicle offences in Camberwell. Some of those were for criminal damage, but most were for thefts from vehicles. About 27 vehicles had been stolen. Street drinking in the area had fallen with regular offenders targeted.

In response to questions, Sgt. Lawrie made the following points:

• There would be three additional officers joining the team from next week. That would improve the situation with regard to tackling drug offences and anti-social behaviour.

• Local residents should use the public toilets in pubs or restaurants, if necessary, when out in Camberwell.

• There was a lot of enforcement action taking place against cyclists who ride on pavements.

Councillor Dixon-Fyle added that there would be a local campaign to encourage businesses to allow people to use their toilet facilities, even when not a customer.