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Case reference FOI2026/00401

Received 7 April 2026

Published 19 May 2026

Request

HI It has come to my attention that the fire brigade was called to let someone out XX because the council had locked her in. They clearly had not undertaken care in ensuring that the park was empty. They used to walk round the park but I don't think that is now happening, there may be a new team now? As a journalist currently looking at issues of Waltham Forest issues and expenditure are you able to tell me please how much it cost to deal with that? Also an FOI please. For - 2023/24, 2024/25 and 2025/26 to date, please provide: The number of incidents where London Fire Brigade attended to release persons locked in parks, public spaces, or council-owned premises after closing time Any recorded categories used for these incidents The estimated total cost of these incidents (if recorded) If possible, please also indicate: Whether any of these incidents were attributed to local authority lock-ups or similar circumstances (if recorded) If cost information is not recorded, please confirm this.

Response

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Documents

• FOIA response for disclosure log - FOI2026_00401 RESPONSE.pdf (88.4 KB)

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