Council leader addresses concerns about community safety and investment in the area at Tooting community drop-in today

The community drop-in held for residents of the Tooting Broadway and Furzedown wards was the latest in a series of events that give local people a chance to connect with council officers, the Leader, ward councillors and the police in-person in their local area. 

The monthly drop-ins offer refreshments and a chance to ask questions directly to the leader about issues that concern them. 

Also present at the event was an “ideas map” of the borough offering attendees a chance to point out specific locations that may need attention or investment. 

Neighbourhood Watch were in attendance as a partner organisation. 

The Leader of the Council, Simon Hogg listened to residents concerns and responded to queries about community safety, fly-tipping, parking, and investment in Tooting. 

He spoke about the ongoing issues with cost of living and the projects such as baby boxes, which are the first of their kind in London.

When asked about the lack of investment in Tooting, he highlighted ongoing work to declutter the town centre; making safer crossing points along Mitcham Road and increased investment in roads and pavements. In addition to this, the third of our Family Hubs will soon open in Tooting and this will offer wrap around support for families

Keeping the streets clean were also raised, reiterating the councils aim to make a Cleaner Borough for all. 

Simon said: “It is great to be in Tooting today to hear from local residents about what matters most to them. As a listening Council we host monthly drop-ins around the borough to learn what issues are specific to each community. 

“These events are an opportunity for me, other Councillors and Council services to hear first-hand about a broad range of issues – whether that’s discussing cost of living support, fly tipping or concerns about community safety.” 

More than 100 residents attended to have their concerns about the local area addressed. 

We regularly hold community drop-ins across the borough to provide an opportunity for you to discuss important topics and find out more about Council services.

Want to come to the next community drop-in session? Find out more about the Leader’s community drop-in sessions.

Can’t make it to a session? Share your views on our various consultations, or submit a comment, query, complaint or compliment to us via our website.