On Monday 16 March 2026, we were delighted to welcome Deputy Mayor for Policing & Crime Kaya Comer Schwartz to the South Bank and Waterloo neighbourhood.
Hosted in partnership with South Bank BID, London Assembly Member Marina Ahmad AM, Councillors Ibrahim Dogus, Sarina Da Silva, and Dr. Mahamed Hashi, the visit provided an opportunity for the Deputy Mayor to see first-hand both the challenges facing the neighbourhood and the extensive partnership work underway to address them.
Providing a safe and secure South Bank and Waterloo is a core part of the work of South Bank Employers’ Group, South Bank BID and our partners. Our safety and security programme spans a wide range of activity – including the work of our Security Manager, the South Bank Patrol team, the Outreach Workers that support vulnerable individuals, and South Bank Business Watch, a long-established network that enables working closely with local businesses, the police, and other statutory agencies.
During the morning, the Deputy Mayor met with residents, local police teams, and took part in a walkabout through the area – including visits to the IMAX to meet with stakeholders from British Film Institute (BFI), and Waterloo Station meeting partners from Network Rail and Platform4, before concluding with a roundtable discussion with local stakeholders including representatives from the South Bank BID Board, SBEG members, and South Bank & Waterloo Neighbours.
The visit was an important opportunity to demonstrate the scale of the partnership effort required to support a neighbourhood that welcomes over 38 million visitors each year, while also ensuring that residents, workers, and businesses feel safe and supported.
Our huge thanks to Kaya Comer Schwartz for taking the time to visit, to Marina Ahmad AM for helping to bring partners together, and to everyone who came along to share their views and experiences. We look forward to continuing to work closely with Metropolitan Police and community partners to address shared priorities across South Bank and Waterloo.
