Community Safety Board

The Waltham Forest Community Safety Board’s (CSB) key purpose is to help make Waltham Forest safer by providing a unique forum for direct communication between all groups in the community.

The Board has direct access to the police service, the Council and partner agencies and meets to discuss significant local community safety issues. The Board is accessible to everyone in the Borough and the meetings, that are held at venues within the Borough and are open to the public.

Why do we have a Waltham Forest Community Safety Board?

The root of the board goes back to the investigation of the 1981 Brixton riots by Lord Scarman who, in his report suggested that PCCGs (now referred to as the Waltham Forest Community Safety Board) should be set up in order to make the police more accountable.

Who sits on the Board?

The CSB is made up of representatives from the local community; business groups and local councillors, who are supported by council officers, police officers, professionals and practitioners in the community safety field. The CSB is not a legal body of the Metropolitan Police Authority, but rather community-led ventures funded by the Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA).

The Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA)

The MPA exists to make sure that London’s police are accountable for the services they provide to people in the capital. The MPA has 23 members who scrutinise and support the work of the Metropolitan Police Service.

The MPA promotes equality and diversity within the police service and is working in partnership to ensure all those who live and work in the capital are treated fairly and with respect.

Application form

Application form to become a member of the Community Safety Board (58KB Word file)
Guidance notes on filling in your application form (65KB Word file)

How can I ask the CSB a question?

The Board is there to represent you and help you, either as an individual or as a member of a community group. You can raise any policing issue at the Board's public meetings by informing the Group Secretary in advance or on the evening. Members of the Board will then try to answer all questions as fully as possible.