Maximise lighting on Clapham Common to improve safety

The Issue

The common is widely used by communities in the borough of Lambeth and surrounding areas. Now more than ever, we need access to local outdoor space considering the restrictions we are under due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Rather than a luxury recreational space, it has now become an essential part of our day to day lives.

With the recent and ongoing events surrounding the disappearance of Sarah Everard in Clapham, the question of safety for not only ourselves but our friends, families and the community as a whole is at the forefront of our minds. The common is heavily populated throughout the day however for those trying to utilise it after working hours, they are forced to use the common in complete darkness (as most of the common has little to no lighting). 

So, the purpose of this petition is simply to request that the local council urgently take action to provide sufficient lighting to cover all areas of the common, so that we feel safe to continue to use what currently stands as a wonderful outdoor space on many of our doorsteps.

Your neighbours,

Ayesha Alibhai & Safiya Sayani

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The Issue

The common is widely used by communities in the borough of Lambeth and surrounding areas. Now more than ever, we need access to local outdoor space considering the restrictions we are under due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Rather than a luxury recreational space, it has now become an essential part of our day to day lives.

With the recent and ongoing events surrounding the disappearance of Sarah Everard in Clapham, the question of safety for not only ourselves but our friends, families and the community as a whole is at the forefront of our minds. The common is heavily populated throughout the day however for those trying to utilise it after working hours, they are forced to use the common in complete darkness (as most of the common has little to no lighting). 

So, the purpose of this petition is simply to request that the local council urgently take action to provide sufficient lighting to cover all areas of the common, so that we feel safe to continue to use what currently stands as a wonderful outdoor space on many of our doorsteps.

Your neighbours,

Ayesha Alibhai & Safiya Sayani

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Ayesha AlibhaiPetition Starter
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Lambeth Council
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“A Lambeth Council spokesperson said: “The thoughts of the council and our communities are with the family and friends of Sarah Everard at this incredible difficult and traumatic time. Lambeth Council is in close contact with the Met Police about the ongoing investigation, and are fully playing our role in supporting their efforts. “It is understandable that this case has increased local women’s concerns about personal safety, and for some will have triggered memories of past trauma. “We are working with the police on community reassurance and are currently reviewing if further local action needs undertaking, including in regard to lighting and CCTV. That includes work already underway to put extra lighting in at Clapham Common. “Lambeth Council is fully committed to tackling violence against women and girls, and details of our support information in regard to all forms of gender-based violence is on the council website at lambeth.gov.uk.””
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Petition created on 8 March 2021