Lambeth Labour opposes the Metropolitan Police’s plans to reduce the opening hours of Brixton Police Station’s front counter. Under the proposals, the counter would remain open on extended hours, but no longer 24/7.
Brixton Police Station is Lambeth’s last remaining police station. A 24/7 front counter is vital for keeping our borough safe, particularly in one of London’s busiest town centres, especially with growing evening and night-time activity like we saw over the summer with the Mayor’s Summer Streets fund in Brixton.
This means our closest 24/7 stations will be Lewisham or Charing Cross.
Keeping residents safe is a top priority for Lambeth Labour, and at a time when we’re making real progress in tackling crime, with falls in violent crime, robbery, gun crime, alongside 28 extra police officers secured for Brixton, this decision sends the wrong message.
A 24/7 front counter is vital for the safety of residents, especially older people, vulnerable individuals, and crime victims who rely on face-to-face support. We know the damaging impact that Conservative and Liberal Democrat austerity has had on police staffing and services. However, this decision was taken without proper consultation with residents, the council or local stakeholders.
We have written to the Deputy Mayor for Policing and are calling on the Metropolitan Police to reconsider and keep the front counter of Brixton Police Station open 24/7.
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