Westminster City Council's statement on encampments

A Westminster City Council spokesperson said:

The reasons people are living on the street are complex and arise as a result of a number of reasons including family breakdown, evictions, affordability and some people who may be traumatised and present to services with a range of challenging needs, whatever the causes, underpasses and central reservations are not safe places to camp and the welfare of people staying there is a significant concern.

The Council's rough sleeping teams regularly visit both sites to offer support and signpost to appropriate services.

Ultimately, we want to help everybody who is sleeping rough to have access to the right advice and support that enables their move-on from these sites.

Published: 4 September 2024