Anti-social Behaviour Policy
| Title | Anti-social Behaviour Policy |
|---|---|
| Council Resource | Housing and Technical |
| Aims and Objectives | There are seven key aims and objectives within the policy in relation to tackling anti-social behaviour within South Lanarkshire. These aims and objectives are to ensure:- • Prevention – The council will work with partners to prevent anti-social behaviour from happening, to create strong and sustainable communities. • Intervention – The council will ensure that early and effective interventions are in place to deal with problems as soon as they happen. All interventions will be fair and consistent. • Enforcement – Where anti-social behaviour is evidenced, the council will take appropriate and proportionate enforcement actions against those involved. • Rehabilitation – The council will work to ensure that those involved in anti-social behaviour modify their behaviour to stop or reduce incidences occurring and to increase levels of tenancy or accommodation sustainment. • Community Involvement – The council will ensure community engagement and stakeholder feedback remain central to achieving all our objectives. The council will encourage supportive communities where individuals take responsibility for their actions and realise the impact they have on others. • Support – Working with partners, the council will support victims of anti-social behaviour and provide opportunities for those involved in anti-social behaviour to be supported to modify their behaviour. The Council’s Anti-social Behaviour Policy is based upon the definition of anti-social behaviour, set out in the Anti-social Behaviour etc (Scotland) Act 2004, which defines anti-social behaviour as “A person (“A”) engages in anti-social behaviour if A:- a) Acts in a manner that causes or is likely to cause alarm or distress; or b) Pursues a course of conduct that causes or is likely to cause alarm or distress, to at least one person who is not of the same household as A; and “anti-social behaviour shall be construed accordingly”. |
| Conclusion | The Anti-social Behaviour Policy is relevant to anyone who lives in South Lanarkshire as it sets out the approach the council will take when managing anti-social behaviour. The policy is consistent with the council’s vision to improve the quality of life of everyone in South Lanarkshire, in particular to support the protection of vulnerable children, young people and adults. Therefore the policy will have a positive impact on the lives of people who live in South Lanarkshire. In addition, the policy also aligns with and reflects Community Planning priorities and partnership working to promote safe and sustainable communities where people want to live; and provides an enhanced quality of advice, assistance and support to residents affected by anti-social behaviour. The council also has established robust processes in place for managing anti-social behaviour within South Lanarkshire. Based on all of the above it is recommended that this policy be introduced. |
| Completion date | 30/11/2021 |
| Contact Email address | equalities@southlanarkshire.gov.uk |
| Area | Council Wide |