We recognise that anti-social behaviour can have a serious effect on quality of life, we treat all reports very seriously.
Proposed new Anti social behaviour policy
The proposed new policy outlines the Council's approach for tackling anti social behaviour (ASB) and also the department which is responsible for the different types of ASB as shown in the table below.
The new policy is available to download below.
ASB consultation
We would greatly value your opinion on the proposed new ASB policy. Please could you take the time to read the new policy and answer five questions relating to the proposed changes.
Reporting Anti social behaviour
As ASB covers a very wide range of behaviour, this is dealt with by a number of Council departments. The table below outlines which department is responsible for the different types of behaviour.
| Community protection Team | Housing | Legal Democratic and Regulatory Services |
| Drug dealing/Use | Amplified music | Traveller incursions/encampments |
Violence and threats of | Ball games | Amplified music |
| Disorder affecting several households | Noisy pets | Fly tipping/Litter |
| Serious criminal activity eg Multi agency protection arrangements | Car repairs | Abandoned vehicles |
| Anti social rough sleepers and street drinkers | Neighbour disputes | Grafitti |
| Responding to police and other intelligence | | Dangerous/nuisance dogs and dog fouling |
| Anti social vehicle use | | |
| Housing cases where intensive action is needed or measures taken so far have failed | | |
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We understand that reporting incidents can make witnesses feel nervous about the next steps, however the Council has a very successful track record in resolving cases.
Therefore, if you are experiencing problems we would encourage you to contact us to discuss how we can help you and what the next steps could be.
To contact the Community Protection team please call 01727 819566 or 01727 819538
Or a report can be made using the form below.
Reporting Anti-Social Behaviour eform
What is an Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO)?
An ASBO protects the public from behaviour which causes alarm, harassment or distress. An ASBO, whilst not a punishment, will contain conditions which will prohibit the activities that caused the problem. It is a criminal offence to break an ASBO and if an individual does, he or she can be arrested and taken back to court.
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What is an Acceptable Behaviour Contract (ABC) ?
An ABC is a voluntary agreement made between the individual responsible for anti-social behaviour (ASB) and the Police and Council. It sets out ways in which the individual will behave in the future and contains a commitment by the individual not to do certain things. An ABC usually lasts for six months. If after this time the ASB is still continuing then the individual responsible will be visited by the ASB team.
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