Working together to tackle
ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
Most communities are safe and prosperous. But in some areas people do behave anti-socially. We should not underestimate the impact of this behaviour; it can destroy family life; prevents a peaceful old age and a safe and happy childhood, in some cases houses are abandoned, the environment is degraded and businesses close.
Although many types of anti-social or disorderly behaviour may not necessarily constitute a crime, it is the low-level, persistent disturbance that can severely impact on the quality of life in local communities.
The Government has established 40 Respect Areas which have earned the right to be exemplars of the Respect programme by their strong track record in tackling anti-social behaviour, and a willingness and capacity to do more.
Blackpool is one of these Respect Areas and has signed up to:
xxx*Family intervention projects to xxxxtackle 'neighbours from hell';
xxx*More parenting classes for parents xxxxstruggling with troublesome xxxxchildren;
xxx*Face the People sessions where xxxxthe police, local authorities and xxxxothers can be accountable to their xxxxlocal public;
xxx*Keep up the relentless action to xxxxtackle anti-social behaviour by xxxxusing the full range of tools and xxxxpowers available;
xxx*Using the Respect Housing xxxxStandard to prevent and deal with xxxxany problems in social housing.
Tackling some issues is, at times, difficult because it is not always clear which service is best placed to address the problems. BSafe Blackpool has developed a clear approach to tackling anti-social behaviour and we are committed to making Blackpool a better place to live, work and visit.
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