09 Nov Overseeing your safety in Hammersmith town centre
To keep Hammersmith town centre a safe and enjoyable environment, and to address any incidents of antisocial behaviour, we have implemented a community action plan in partnership with Hammersmith and Fulham Council and our town centre police team. This will allow us to locate and support any individuals that are involved in such activity.
Please report any incidents of antisocial behaviour or street drinking that is causing a public nuisance via your SafetyNet radio and our BID-funded CCTV operator will despatch resources accordingly. CCTV is also collating evidential material to support our police and council partners in their efforts to fully address these issues. Street drinking is subject to a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) and is prohibited in Hammersmith, you can find out more here . You can also report street drinking to the council’s neighbourhood wardens on 0208 753 2645.
Some businesses have also highlighted as an issue the excessive noise created by buskers using amplifiers in the town centre. If this is affecting you, please don’t hesitate to call the council’s local neighbourhood warden team. Another Public Space Protection Order is in place which effectively works as a by-law, banning amplified noise from the town centre. You can report incidents to them via 020 8753 1081 or 020 8748 8588 or you can email EnvironmentalProtection@lbhf.gov.uk.
The BID-funded CCTV operator plays an important role in supporting our business community as you adapt to the safety and security challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic and lockdowns. He has been keeping our streets safe by:
• Keeping a watchful eye over all businesses and vacant premises during lockdown
• Covering our corporate security teams on their daily and nightly patrols
• Supporting our retail sector as they adjust to the challenges posed by queuing protocols and social distancing requirements
• Working in partnership with the Metropolitan Police and LBHF community safety team
• Instantly alerting local police of issues reported via the SafetyNet radio
• Supporting police officers with live footage as they act on fast-time incidents and intelligence
• Assisting in the identification, apprehension, evidence gathering and successful prosecution of offenders
• Enhancing public safety and delivering community reassurance
Please get in touch with g.brockie@hammersmithbid.co.uk to find out more about any of these initiatives