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Transport for London (TfL) has allocated over £113,000 in a span of three months towards a security firm tasked with preventing rough sleepers from re-establishing themselves at Park Lane. This decision came in the wake of the removal of an encampment of rough sleepers from the site, leading to the engagement of MEC Security during the summer period as reported by BBC.
According to TfL, the expenditure of £113,365 between July and September was designated for security operations at Park Lane. The aim was to notify individuals rough sleeping about their impending removal, emphasizing the availability of support from Westminster City Council’s outreach teams for those in need. Conservative West End councillor Tim Barnes conceded that while the financial outlay was substantial, it was deemed necessary due to the adverse consequences of past encampments.
Despite being situated in the pricey district of Westminster, the management of the land strip along Park Lane falls under TfL’s jurisdiction rather than the local council. The longstanding issue of rough sleeping in the area dates back at least ten years, with recent efforts including a court order in May to dismantle a sizeable encampment near the Hilton by Hyde Park Corner. Prompted by complaints from local businesses about encampment residents approaching patrons, TfL’s decision to enlist security personnel from MEC Security was outlined as a preventative measure to dissuade their return.
Westminster Council’s acknowledgment of having the highest number of rough sleepers in the country underscores the urgency for coordinated action to address the situation. Councillor Barnes stressed the need for collaborative efforts between the mayor and council to effectively reduce the prevalence of rough sleeping within the locality
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