Stop City Hall’s Police Cuts in Wandsworth
The Government protected the London Police budget in real terms in 2015.
In 2016 when Boris was London Mayor we had 528 Police Officers in Wandsworth.
Despite his election promises, Labour's Mayor Khan has chosen to cut police first to 494 and now to less than 470 in Wandsworth and he is still reducing numbers.
Unsurprisingly, serious and violent crimes are now increasing in London, including gang & knife crime and crimes by gangs on mopeds.
Wandsworth has always prided itself on having the lowest crime rate in inner London by working in partnership with the police. However, this is under threat due to the Labour Mayor's police cuts.
We the undersigned demand that the London Mayor:
1) Makes tackling crime his number 1 priority
2) Restores Wandsworth Police numbers back to 528
3) Reverses his 51% cut to the Wandsworth crime prevention budget.
4) Withdraws his threat to close police stations across Tooting, Battersea & Putney in Wandsworth
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Promoted by Philip Williams on behalf of Wandsworth Conservatives, both of 3 Summerstown, London, SW17 0BQ
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Reached 500 supporters
October 20, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
September 19, 2017
318 Comments
Police visibility is essential for crime prevention. With rising crime in London (knife crime, moped muggings and gang related crime especially), the local community needs police stations now more than ever to feel safe. It is a disgrace that police stations are closing.
I have been subject to a number of muggings in London and the local Police Station were always helpful in these circumstances. I fear for the teenagers and other youngsters in the Battersea area who will not have the support of a local police station.
crime is increasing on the streets where my kids walk home. school kids getting mugged walking home and boys on mopeds smashing car windows - its getting worse and I always thought I lived in a safe part of the capital!
Closing this police station is a crazy idea when you consider the area around Clapham Jn and Northcote Road is heaving with people partying most nights. More police are needed not less. This station is an integral part of the community here.
The Mayor said the increase in Council Tax was for the Police so please use that money to save our stations (as promised in the election) and reverse the cuts proposed for Wandsworth. Don't just deploy our officers elsewhere and close our stations.
Dont close Lavender Hill police station it makes Battersea safe
No police cuts please! Crime is increasing at such a speedy rate we need more protection not less!!!
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Stop City Hall’s Police Cuts in Wandsworth
The Government protected the London Police budget in real terms in 2015.
In 2016 when Boris was London Mayor we had 528 Police Officers in Wandsworth.
Despite his election promises, Labour's Mayor Khan has chosen to cut police first to 494 and now to less than 470 in Wandsworth and he is still reducing numbers.
Unsurprisingly, serious and violent crimes are now increasing in London, including gang & knife crime and crimes by gangs on mopeds.
Wandsworth has always prided itself on having the lowest crime rate in inner London by working in partnership with the police. However, this is under threat due to the Labour Mayor's police cuts.
We the undersigned demand that the London Mayor:
1) Makes tackling crime his number 1 priority
2) Restores Wandsworth Police numbers back to 528
3) Reverses his 51% cut to the Wandsworth crime prevention budget.
4) Withdraws his threat to close police stations across Tooting, Battersea & Putney in Wandsworth
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Promoted by Philip Williams on behalf of Wandsworth Conservatives, both of 3 Summerstown, London, SW17 0BQ
DATA PROTECTION: The data you provide will be retained by the Conservative Party, and Wandsworth Conservatives (“the data holders”) in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998 and related legislation. By providing your data to us, you are consenting to the data holders making contact with you in the future by telephone, text or other means, even though you may be registered with the Telephone Preference Service. Your data will not be sold or given to anyone not connected to the Conservative Party.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
October 20, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
September 19, 2017
318 Comments
Wandsworth resident numbers are increasing as more new homes become available. Terrorist attacks and crime levels are on the increase. Closing Lavender Hill Police Station would reduce security and safety and would be absolute madness. Please keep the station open.
Police visibility is essential for crime prevention. With rising crime in London (knife crime, moped muggings and gang related crime especially), the local community needs police stations now more than ever to feel safe. It is a disgrace that police stations are closing.
I have been subject to a number of muggings in London and the local Police Station were always helpful in these circumstances. I fear for the teenagers and other youngsters in the Battersea area who will not have the support of a local police station.
crime is increasing on the streets where my kids walk home. school kids getting mugged walking home and boys on mopeds smashing car windows - its getting worse and I always thought I lived in a safe part of the capital!
Closing this police station is a crazy idea when you consider the area around Clapham Jn and Northcote Road is heaving with people partying most nights. More police are needed not less. This station is an integral part of the community here.
The Mayor said the increase in Council Tax was for the Police so please use that money to save our stations (as promised in the election) and reverse the cuts proposed for Wandsworth. Don't just deploy our officers elsewhere and close our stations.
Dont close Lavender Hill police station it makes Battersea safe
No police cuts please! Crime is increasing at such a speedy rate we need more protection not less!!!
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Wandsworth resident numbers are increasing as more new homes become available. Terrorist attacks and crime levels are on the increase. Closing Lavender Hill Police Station would reduce security and safety and would be absolute madness. Please keep the station open.