Prevention - we will use any
means possible to prevent anti-social behaviour from happening in
the first place. But we also need your help to keep your community
safe and tidy. We rely on your help to:
- Report abandoned cars, vandalism and graffiti. These
problems can get out of hand if they are not put right
quickly
- Report any nuisance or anti-social behaviour. The earlier
you report the problem, the easier it will be to put a stop to it
quickly
- Help keep common areas, gardens and open spaces clear and
free of rubbish
- Keep your own home safe, secure and in good
repair
Intervention - we will deal
with all complaints quickly and in a sensitive way. We will provide
support to complainants whenever necessary. We will use a number of
different informal methods to tackle anti-social behaviour, through
mediation, interviews, written warnings and providing
support.
Legal action - if the anti-social
behaviour continues and our efforts to stop it do not work, we will
take legal action. We will use a variety of methods from
injunctions, demoted tenancies, ASBOs and ultimately, eviction. We
will support complainants throughout the process and work with the
police and other partners to get a successful
result.