What we can do to deal with ASB
Our ASB policy commits us to trying to reach a fair, realistic and lasting solution to ASB problems as quickly as possible. In most non-serious cases we will start with low level action and then, if this does not stop the problem or reduce it to a reasonable and acceptable level, start to take increasingly stronger measures depending on the level of ASB and the evidence available.
The council (on its own or in partnership with other agencies like the police) can deal with anti-social behaviour problems in a variety of ways. The approach we will take in any individual case will depend on a large number of things, in particular if it’s housing related, whether it is ASB in the wider community or whether it is environmental ASB.
Council policy commits us to using any of the tools and powers available to us under law and council policy, according to our best professional judgement. However, legal remedies can take time. Officers will take the time to explain to victims of ASB the process and that it will be the court that decides whether an application is justified, therefore the better the evidence the more likelihood of success in court.