Agenda item

Report of the Commissioner (copy attached).

The Committee received a report of the Commissioner concerning begging in the City of London and setting out the Force’s response to the issue.

The Chairman thanked the Commissioner for the detailed report and advised that he had asked for it to be circulated to the Safer City Partnership, where it was hoped further progress could be made in tackling this issue.

The Assistant Commissioner gave assurances that the Force recognised the Committee’s concerns around begging and that it would feature in next year’s Policing Plan. He also outlined the steps which had been taken in combatting the issue so far, which achieved a balance of light-touch and robust approaches.

RECEIVED.