Lavender Hill Police front counter to stay open

Graeme Henderson, Cabinet Member for Health, said: “This is good news for Wandsworth. We’ve been clear from the start that our borough must not lose its front counter. Lavender Hill plays a vital role in keeping our community safe and making sure residents can speak to an officer face to face. We’ll continue working closely with the Met to ensure this commitment is kept and that local policing remains visible, accessible, and properly supported.” 

Wandsworth Council had previously raised strong objections to any closure of the Lavender Hill counter, warning it would leave the borough without a single full-time public access point to the police. 

Community Safety 

The council recently launched new mobile CCTV vans which will allow us to be more proactive, responsive and visible, ensuring our residents feel safe in their communities. They are an addition to our network of over 1,200 CCTV cameras, one of the biggest networks in the country. They support the police in catching and deterring crime and keeping you safe. 

Sound financial management is at the heart of everything we do. The new CCTV cars are paid for from funds the council collects from property developers to benefit the local area without adding a penny to your council tax. 

This extra investment marks a significant step forward in our commitment to keeping Wandsworth safe.