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

Published: Saturday, January 18, 2025

Today’s (Saturday 18 January) community drop-in was held in St Boniface Church where the Leader of Wandsworth Council, Simon Hogg addressed the concerns of Tooting Broadway and Furzedown residents.

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Q&A: Council leader Simon Hogg answers questions from residents

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. 

 

Map of Tooting Broadway and Furzedown where residents have put ideas on post it notes.
Be heard: Our map where local people can express their ideas


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. 

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.