Sara Firth · @Sara__Firth
9th Jun 2014 from TwitLonger
Statement on Homeless Spikes from Southwark Council
Cllr Peter John, Leader of Southwark Council, said:
"Southwark Council is not involved with the installation of the studs outside of the property at 118 Southwark Bridge Road and we do not feel this is the best way to deal with the problem. Anyone who is sleeping rough deserves to be treated with compassion and respect, this is why the council has a dedicated officer working with a number of homeless charities in the borough to find them shelter and the right support.
"The studs were not part of the original planning application for the building but would be considered too small to come under planning enforcement, however we will continue to see if there is anything within the council's power to get these measures removed or an alternative solution found."