Mayor launches £15.6m fund for London public space safety
New initiative seeks input from women and girls to improve safety and tackle violence across the capital.
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Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan has introduced a new fund totalling £15.6 million, designed to make public spaces across the capital safer. Local authorities will be able to bid for portions of this money to implement improvements informed by the views of women and girls. This scheme is part of a broader investment exceeding £37 million in safety initiatives.
The project aims to gather insights from community research teams who will consult with women and girls. Their feedback will help audit public areas and suggest enhancements such as better lighting or increased CCTV coverage. This approach builds on a 2024 trial where the Mayor's office and Transport for London worked with residents in five boroughs to understand safety concerns and influence urban design.
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Allocations for specific safety concerns
The total £37 million investment encompasses several targeted funding streams. A £1 million package is dedicated to supporting boys and young men who are at risk of being influenced by misogynistic ideologies, aiming to promote positive behaviours through educational programmes. Additionally, £6 million will be directed towards combating the rise in technology-enabled abuse, which includes misuse of mobile phones and social media platforms.
Another £6 million has been allocated to provide legal advice and counselling services for thousands of victims and survivors of violence against women and girls. A further £2.4 million will support individuals affected by child sexual exploitation and grooming gangs. Mayor Khan stated his commitment to making London safer for all women and girls, adapting to evolving threats both online and in public spaces.
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This includes a first-ever new fund that will see us work with women and girls to help transform public spaces across our capital.
Sir Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London
London's Victims' Commissioner, Andrea Simon, welcomed the strategy, highlighting its holistic approach to tackling violence against women and girls. She noted the importance of specialist support for victims' recovery and the focus on preventing harmful attitudes and responding to technology-facilitated abuse. Nahar Choudhury, chief executive of Solace Women's Aid, also expressed support, particularly for the investment in challenging online misogyny and engaging young men as part of the solution.
What happens next
Local authorities across London will be invited to apply for grants from the £15.6 million fund. The specific application process and deadlines are expected to be announced by the Mayor's office. The initiative seeks to translate the experiences and insights of women and girls into tangible improvements in public safety.
Questions this report answers
+How much money is available for local authorities to improve public space safety?
Local authorities across London can apply for a share of £15.6 million from a new fund launched by the Mayor of London. This funding is part of a wider investment exceeding £37 million aimed at enhancing safety and tackling violence.
+What specific areas does the wider investment cover?
The broader investment includes £1 million for measures supporting boys and young men at risk of misogynistic influence, £6 million for tackling technology-enabled abuse, £6 million for legal advice and counselling for victims of violence against women and girls, and £2.4 million for those affected by child sexual exploitation.
+How will the fund be used to improve safety?
Community research teams will gather views from women and girls to help audit public spaces and suggest improvements like better CCTV or lighting. This approach aims to make areas safer and more welcoming based on the experiences of those who use them.
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