Boris Johnson, Mayor Of London

City Hall becomes 200th CitySafe Haven!

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“It is vitally important that we do everything in our power to protect young people from crime and anti-social behaviour. I cannot imagine the devastating losses of the Mizen or Litambola families, or anyone who has lost a loved one in such tragic circumstances. CitySafe Havens work with the police to make it clear that crime will not be tolerated and that every young person in trouble will be protected."

Tyeisha Litambola, London Citizens Leader

“If the CitySafe campaign had been working at the time that Bob passed away he could still be here today. We’re so pleased that the Mayor is now making City Hall a Safe Haven because this sends a clear sign that everyone should get involved.”

 

Darcy-Willson Rymer, Managing Director Starbucks UK & Ireland

“At Starbucks, we believe in positively contributing to the communities we’re a part of and we recognise the importance of this initiative for vulnerable young people across London. We’re delighted to be a partner of CitySafe to help make a difference and we’re proud that some of our stores have become CitySafe Havens. We would also encourage other businesses across the capital to consider doing the same.”

On Thursday 19th November 2009, young leaders from London Citizens joined Mayor of London Boris Johnson as he declared City Hall as the 200th CitySafe Haven in London – offering its premises as a refuge to a young person in fear of attack. By establishing City Hall as the 200th CitySafe Haven, the Mayor demonstrated his support for the CitySafe Campaign and encouraged other organizations to sign up to be CitySafe Havens.

The Mayor was cheered by an enthusiastic crowd of over 50 mostly young leaders from London Citizens - the event was a result of on-going negotiation and relationship-building between London Citizens and the Mayor’s office, initiated with Deputy Mayor Kit Malthouse at the Young Citizens Assembly in April 2009. The CitySafe Campaign is attracting interest in cities across the UK, including Liverpool where local business alliances and the Metropolitan Police are considering setting up CitySafe Havens.

The 200 local organizations which have so far signed up to be CitySafe Havens in London can be recognized by a sticker in the window which includes a dedication to the memory of Jimmy Mizen and Bob Litambola, both of whose families have been active in the Campaign.

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