<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1683891151/projects/saferspaceslldcmap/6117f26b-a10b-465e-97d5-1ccf9d37c38f.jpg" /> In 2021, you provided feedback as part of LLDC’s consultation on the safety of women and girls on and around Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (the Legacy Corporation area). These comments were carefully analysed by an independent external agency called Arup, which published its<a href="https://www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/-/media/220530-safety-of-women-and-girls-consultation-report.ashx?la=en"> consultation report in May 2022.</a> As we reported to you then, your comments allowed us to help understand the experience of those who use the Park, identify any particular areas of concern and allow us to make necessary interventions that would improve the equality of space for women and girls - creating a safer and more inclusive environment for people of all ages and needs. Since the publication of the consultation report we have been working hard internally, and in collaboration with our stakeholders, to consider and action the recommendations made. Today, we wanted to update you on some of the works in train. On Wednesday, organisations across Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park came together to launch a Women and Girls’ Safety Charter, enshrining their pledge to promote and protect the safety of women on the Park and across the wider LLDC area. Signatories to the charter include the London Boroughs of Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest; London Stadium; GLL; Lee Valley Regional Park Authority; East Village; Here East; Canal and River Trust; Get Living; the Metropolitan Police and Westfield. These organisations agree to: •	Demonstrate to staff and customers that their organisation takes women’s safety seriously. •	Nominate a champion in their organisation who actively promotes women and girls’ safety. •	Respond constructively to consultation undertaken by LLDC and locally. •	Design, plan and build public realm with Women’s Safety at the forefront. •	Actively manage public spaces with Women’s Safety in mind. •	Reassure customers and staff that so far as we know their area is safe, and ensure they know what to do if they experience harassment when working, going out or travelling. •	Encourage reporting by victims and bystanders in their communications. •	Train staff to ensure that all women who report concerns are believed and all reports are recorded and actioned. •	Train staff on how to respond and, if necessary, intervene if women report feeling unsafe. You can read more about the event and the charter <a href="https://www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/media/press-releases/stakeholders-sign-up-to-lldc-women-safety-charter">here</a>. In other news, as local planning authority, we are developing the UK’s first Gender Inclusive Urban Design Guidance, with a consultation to be launched shortly. The aim is that this will offer urban professionals some practical guidance on how development schemes and urban interventions can support a gender inclusive urban environment through design and management. Ultimately, we hope this guidance can act as a benchmark for wider London-based urban professionals who can use it throughout the project lifecycle to ensure their decision-making, design, and delivery of development, infrastructure, and placemaking proposals explicitly consider the needs of women, girls and gender diverse people. These are just two of the actions we are taking to protect and improve the safety of women and girls in our area, and we look forward to updating you as this work continues. In future, we will be sharing updates on our women’s safety work via a dedicated mail-out. If you’d like to receive these communications, please sign up <a href="https://queenelizabetholympicpark-london.co.uk/p/1FM0-Y5K/safety-women-girls">here</a>.

LLDC Women and Girls’ Safety Charter

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Last year you provided feedback as part of LLDC’s consultation on the safety of women and girls on and around Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (the Legacy Corporation area). Following this, your comments have been carefully analysed by an independent external agency called Arup.Arup’s consultation analysis identified a number of key themes for why a respondent reported feeling unsafe in a specific area. These centred around lighting provision; intimidation, harassment and groups of men; anti-social behaviour and crime; feelings of isolation and fear; and management, up-keep and litter.We’re pleased to share that this report has been published and can be found <a href="https://www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/-/media/220530-safety-of-women-and-girls-consultation-report.ashx?la=en">here</a> .A series of recommendations have been made to address these concerns and the LLDC project team are working in collaboration with Arup to map out the next steps for delivering the required interventions.Some of these recommendations will take longer to deliver, while some can be actioned in the short-term or are already being acted upon through the work of LLDC and its partners. There are also a number of recommendations that fall outside of LLDC’s remit and where this is the case, we have committed to working in partnership with relevant authorities to communicate these and encourage action to be taken. This report is a crucial milestone in LLDC’s work to improve the safety of women and girls. Improving the experience of women and girls is beneficial for everyone living, working or visiting the Legacy Corporation area and that is why it is so important we now spend time mapping out how and when required interventions can be delivered - and by who – so that we can create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for all. To be kept informed as this work progresses, please sign up <a href="https://www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/get-in-touch/consultation-on-the-safety-of-women-and-girls-sign-up">HERE</a>

Consultation Report

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Thank you for your feedback on LLDC’s consultation on the safety of Women and Girls in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park/Legacy Corporation Area. Today is White Ribbon Day – an international awareness day calling for communities, organisations and people to come together and say ‘no’ to male violence against women and girls.In solidarity with the campaign, London Stadium has lit up with a message of support on its external screen – one of the largest digital screens in Europe.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1637838918/projects/saferspaceslldcmap/1be8ff9b-dd98-4dc7-bd63-a2dfff691430.png" />We hope that this will encourage more people to have a conversation about White Ribbon Day means and why it is so important.To find out more about the campaign and the White Ribbon Promise visit: https://www.whiteribbon.org.uk/what-we-do and join the conversation on social media using the hashtags #WhiteRibbon #AllMenCan and #MakeThePromise.From today, until Human Rights Day on Friday 10 December, are the 16 Days of Action – with men everywhere asked to make the promise to “never commit, excuse or remain silent about male violence against women”.There is a lot of activity planned in our local boroughs, including a full programme of events from London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Keep an eye on their Twitter account <a href="https://twitter.com/TowerHamletsNow">here</a> for more details.We’d also like to share that we have extended our consultation deadline until 13 December , for feedback on the safety of women and girls across the Legacy Corporation area. Please continue to share your feedback, and share this consultation with any friends, family or colleagues who might also want to share their views.As ever, if you have any questions or have any other comments you’d like to offer, please email us at womens-safety@londonlegacy.co.ukThank you again for sharing your comments with us.

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About the Safety Map

OverviewThe national increase in violence against women and girls in public spaces, including the tragic murders of Sarah Everard and Sabina Nessa, has led to organisations, such as London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) reviewing the approach to women’s safety in public spaces and to give this specific focus.The Park was the first in the UK to achieve <a href="https://www.securedbydesign.com/">Secured by Design (SbD)</a> accreditation and in our latest survey, 91 per cent of visitors rated their personal safety around the Park as 8 out of 10 or more. While crime levels remain very low on the Park, it is vitally important that we take any steps possible to ensure all people feel safe while visiting.Why we are consultingAs a Mayoral Development Corporation, we want to explore how we can make improvements to the safety of women and girls not just in an operational capacity, but through our powers and responsibilities as a local planning authority, regeneration agency and developer.This consultation provides a heatmap of the LLDC area and allows respondents to pinpoint any specific areas where they do or do not feel safe.This feedback will allow us to prioritise any reactive improvements that can be made to the current estate while also ensuring that the future planning, design, and development of new LLDC neighbourhoods explicitly considers women and girls’ safety.N.B. As a Mayoral Development Corporation, we have <a href="https://www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/our-story/who-we-are">a limited remit</a> . Where we receive any feedback on areas outside of our control we will pass this on to the relevant third parties including the local boroughs.How to get involved?You can use the map to give us feedback on as many places as you want. Drag the pin to your preferred location and click &#39;Have your say&#39; to fill out a short survey.Get your community involvedShare this map with women you know who live, work, study or socialise on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and in the wider Legacy Corporation area. The more women and girls we hear from, the better we will understand how to make any necessary changes.This survey will be open until 23:59 on Monday 6 December 2021.If you have any questions, please contact <a href="http://womens-safety@londonlegacy.co.uk">womens-safety@londonlegacy.co.uk</a> Reporting CrimePlease note that this website is not for the purpose of reporting crime. To report a crime please contact the Police on 999 (emergency) or 101 (non-emergency).Commenting on this website does not constitute a formal report about street lighting, any planting that obscures sight-lines, and other local matters. Please contract your local authority directly to raise such issues.For more information on the latest developments, please be sure to subscribe to our <a href="https://saferspaceslldcmap.commonplace.is/news">news page</a> .

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