Bold action to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour

New CCTV cameras, improved lighting, and additional nighttime reassurance are just some of the ways the council will be clamping down on crime and anti-social behaviour.

Earlier this month, Council Leader Cllr Una O'Halloran set out how community safety is a leading priority for the council, as it works to ensure people feel safe on their streets.

And work on that has already started. New CCTV cameras, additional lighting, and changes to improve security - including repairing entrance doors, preventing unauthorised access, and clearing out litter from communal areas - will be coming to Blenheim Court estate, where the council has listened to feedback from residents.

Meanwhile, council officers will also be out and about with residents on the Elthorne Estate this week to identify a range of improvements to deter criminals and boost safety.

This Bank Holiday weekend, the Night Safety Hub will be out in various crime hotspots across the borough. The hub - a van run by the council, police, and Parkguard - sees crime reduction officers tackling crime and providing reassurance at night.

Over the next year, the council is pumping £1.9m from its Making it Happen fund into taking action to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour on Islington's streets.

Cllr O'Halloran said: "When I returned to office earlier this month, I was clear with you that I have a simple job - to get on with working to make Islington an even better place, and to deliver for you.

"That work has begun. I've heard time and time again how local people want action to boost safety on their streets.

"Over the coming weeks, you'll be hearing much more from me and my Executive about how we're hitting the ground running and taking bold action to Make it Happen for Islington."

The Night Safety Hub offers practical support to help keep people safe, including assistance for vulnerable people, lone women at risk, and those who are intoxicated or distressed.