The Deputy Chief Executive for City and Citizens submitted a report to Cabinet to request that Cabinet approves the Anti-social Behaviour Policy 2026-29.

Cabinet is recommended to:

1.    Approve the Anti-social Behaviour Policy 2026-29; and  

2.    Delegate authority to the Community Safety Service Managerto publish the Anti-social Behaviour Policy and to make any typographical amendments as may be required, before publication.To make minor changes in the future to reflect any relevant changes in legislation, guidance or practice. 

Cabinet resolved to:

1. Approve the Anti-social Behaviour Policy 2026-29; and  
2. Delegate authority to the Community Safety Service Manager to publish the Anti-social Behaviour Policy and to make any typographical amendments as may be required, before publication. To make minor changes in the future to reflect any relevant changes in legislation, guidance or practice. 

The Deputy Chief Executive for City and Citizens had submitted a report to Cabinet to request that Cabinet approves the Anti-social Behaviour Policy 2026-29.

Councillor Arshad presented the report. She said that the Council is committed to tackling all forms of Anti-Social Behaviour. She said that this policy fulfils their duty to tackle Anti-Social Behaviour, requiring the Council to formulate and publish these types of procedures. She said that they would work with local partners to ensure that people feel safe and secure in their homes and that they are delivering their standard of care. Councillor Arshad said that the policy is reviewed every three years, with the existing policy expiring in 2025. This policy sets out the Council’s responsibility as a landlord and sets out the Council’s service standards. Councillor Arshad said that the policy outlines the Council’s commitment to tackling Anti-Social Behaviour and the Council’s principles in approaching this matter.

Richard Adams, the Community Safety Service Manager, thanked the Scrutiny Committee for their engagement and thanked their tenant panel for their views on the policy.

Councillor Brown asked how they connected with registered providers on this issue, as tenants often move between Council properties and properties owned by other providers.

The Community Safety Service Manager said that on a case-by-case basis they were good at working in partnership with registered providers. However, on the strategic level they were working to explore and develop this area further.

Cabinet resolved to:

1. Approve the Anti-social Behaviour Policy 2026-29; and  
2. Delegate authority to the Community Safety Service Manager to publish the Anti-social Behaviour Policy and to make any typographical amendments as may be required, before publication. To make minor changes in the future to reflect any relevant changes in legislation, guidance or practice.