Agenda item

The Commissioner of the City of London Police to be heard.

Members received an update of the Superintendent of the City of London Police and the following points were made:

The following points were noted:

• The Chief Inspector provided an update on Operation Luscombe, which addresses begging in the City through a traffic light escalation system. A review identified the need for more frequent welfare support, prompting a shift to a more flexible, daily model.
• The Luscombe tickets are being redesigned to improve accessibility and clarity, including multilingual support.
• A multi-agency working group has been established to address risks associated with encampments and rough sleeping. Monthly operations now remove hazardous materials while maintaining a welfare-first approach.
• The largest encampment is at Castle Baynard, and efforts are focused on removing unused tents and balancing support for rough sleepers with community safety.
• Members raised concerns about resident safety and antisocial behaviour. The Chief Inspector encouraged reporting via 101 and welcomed direct contact for broader concerns.
• A specific case at St John’s Court was acknowledged as under active review.

RESOLVED - That, the update be noted.