The police and Redbridge Council are teaming up to tackle anti-social behaviour in Ilford.
A new multi-agency task force has been launched to crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour in and around Ilford Town Centre.
Six Redbridge Council enforcement officers and 11 police officers, will provide "high visibility" evening and late-night patrols, seven days a week, targeting prostitution, street crime and anti-social behaviour.
It is the first task force of its kind in the borough to be sanctioned with a wider range of powers, including arrest.
The team, which is jointly funded by the council and the Metropolitan Police, will focus on aggressive begging, street scammers, bogus traders, street drinkers and late night anti-social behaviour.
The officers will also operate in Ilford Lane to help tackle prostitution and pop-up brothels in the area.
Cllr Jas Athwal, leader of the council, said: “Tackling crime and anti-social behaviour is a top priority for our council and local people. We’re committed to investing in extra resources on the frontline of the fight against criminal behaviour.
“The team are now patrolling our streets, increasing our capacity to address some of the biggest concerns in our community.
“They also have greater powers to help stamp out the illegal elements in and around Ilford Town Centre – making them a unique asset to our borough.”
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