Housing · 25 October 2025
TfL has spent over £113,000 towards security measures for rough sleepers encampments
Transport for London (TfL) spent £113,365 between July and September 2025 on security firm MEC Security to deter rough sleepers from returning to Park Lane after removing large encampments. Despite criticism over the high cost, TfL emphasized support for homeless people through outreach teams in collaboration with Westminster Council. The issue has persisted for over a decade in this central London area, which TfL manages, highlighting ongoing challenges in addressing rough sleeping.
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