Half-Term, Halloween & Bonfire Safety Advice

Half-Term, Halloween & Bonfire Safety Advice

Dear Wandsworth Common Community,

As schools break up for the October half-term holiday, we're encouraging everyone to stay safe and be considerate of others while enjoying the week.

🎃 Halloween Safety

If children are trick-or-treating:

• Stay with a responsible adult or trusted group of friends.
• Let parents/carers know where you're going and what time you'll be home.
• Use well-lit routes and wear bright or reflective clothing.
• Respect residents displaying "No Trick or Treat" signs.
• Be mindful of elderly and vulnerable neighbours.
• Throwing eggs, flour or causing damage is anti-social behaviour and may result in police action.

🎆 Firework Safety

With Bonfire Night approaching, please use fireworks responsibly and, where possible, attend organised displays which are safer and professionally managed.

🚸 Staying Safe During Half-Term

• Know where your children are and who they are with.
• Take extra care when crossing roads, especially during darker evenings.
• Encourage young people to stay together when out with friends.
• Report anti-social behaviour or community concerns.

👮 Neighbourhood Policing

Local officers will be carrying out reassurance patrols throughout half-term and working with partner agencies to keep our communities safe. Anti-social behaviour will be dealt with robustly.

🏠 No Trick or Treat Posters

Residents who do not wish to receive trick-or-treaters can download and display the attached "No Trick or Treat" poster on their front door.

Working together helps keep our communities safe, respectful and enjoyable for everyone.

Stay safe and enjoy the half-term break.

Biren

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📞 Reporting

Emergency or crime in progress: 999
Non-emergency: 101 or visit met.police.uk