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Tackling anti-social behaviour is a key priority of the Gedling CDRP and it’s partners.
A number of people work together within the Council to co-ordinate an effective approach to tackling this issue which interferes with the peace and comfort of people’s day to day lives.
Anti-Social Behaviour is considered to be anything which has caused or is likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to any member of the public. This can include behaviour such as:
There are a number of powers that can be used to combat anti-social behaviour by both individuals and groups of people.
Before any action can be taken however, we need people to provide us with good quality information.
The single biggest problem that the Partnership face when attempting to enforce anti-social behaviour legislation, is collecting the information needed to pursue a case.
As a member of the public you are in the best position to help us in this task. If you have an issue or an area that you would like us to investigate, we ask that you contact the Anti-Social Behaviour Co-ordinator direct on 9013865 or asb.coordinator@gedling.gov.uk
Once you have done this, and depending on the nature of the problem - we will ask that you keep a record of incidents that you witness or experience over a 2-3 week period. We will issue you with our ‘Diary Sheets’ and ask that you return them to us completed.
Once these have been returned to us we will assess the situation and an appropriate response taken.
Without the completed Diary Sheets, we are often powerless to proceed with specific targeted action against an individual. The information that you can provide us with is crucial.
These diary sheets are an invaluable form of evidence if further anti-social behaviour action is needed.
While we ask that you fill out your name, address and sign them - it is not always necessary for us to use these details if court action is taken. You can discuss any worries about your identity being revealed with the Anti-Social Behaviour Co-ordinator.
Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour is a key priority for the Gedling Community Safety Partnership. Anti-Social Behaviour includes:
Members of the community are encouraged to report incidents causing concern, by keeping a diary of events including time, people present and what their actions were. To report an incident of anti-social behaviour, you can contact Gedling Borough Council’s Anti-Social Behaviour Co-ordinator on 0115 901 3865 or email asb.coordinator@gedling.gov.uk
For further information on reporting different types of anti-social behaviour please see the chart below that can assist you in seeking to correct department or agency to contact.
This is a voluntary agreement between a person who has been committing anti-social behaviour and the police and council. This contract can include agreements such as to stop causing nuisance, to abide by a curfew and to address their specific behaviour. If an ABC is breached, an Anti-Social Behaviour Order may be applied for by either the Police or the Council.
These orders can be used on anyone over the age of 10 and are imposed by the Courts. They are designed to specifically restrict the behaviour of an individual, prevent them from going to designated places and associating with certain people.
If an ASBO is breached, it is a criminal offence and can result in a custodial sentence.
As part of Gedling’s dedication to tackle anti-social behaviour, an ASB Co-ordinator has been appointed to work closely with Council departments, members of the public, partners and voluntary organisations.
Gedling also employs four Neighbourhood Wardens who can often be seen out and about on the streets of the Borough, tackling anti-social behaviour, fly tipping, littering and dog fouling.
The ASB Co-ordinator and the Wardens work together with 12 Police Community Support Officers throughout the Borough to improve the quality of life for people in gedling.
The Police Beat Managers are also a direct point of contact for people with concerns within the community. They hold regular Police Surgeries where members of the public can discuss any issues the have or problems they are expereinceing.
Follow this link for a list of local Police surgeries
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