Issue - meetings

(a)       That the evidence on anti-social behaviour be strengthened by collating and analysing further information and assessing the scope for corrective actions.

(b)       That the Council seek to further understand residents’ views on crime through a survey to be conducted jointly with the Police.

(c)        That Cabinet authorise officers to work in parallel with the implementation of the above recommendations with relevant partner agencies to proceed with other projects particularly targeted at the privately rented properties on the estate and targeting anti-social behaviour as described in the report and appendix 1.

The Portfolio Holder for Planning and Assets presented a progress report on the Council’s proposal for Selective Licensing in the Galleys Bank area of Kidsgrove to address concerns about anti-social behaviour and general estate management.

The Galleys Bank area of Kidsgrove was reported to suffer from persistent and on-going anti-social behaviour. It was appropriate the Council, along with relevant partner agencies, considered the extent of the problems and sought to tackle the issues.

Members emphasised the importance of this issue and commended officers for undertaking this piece of work. Members were mindful that this was a pilot scheme and needed to be progressed carefully with partners but that it must be done properly.

The Leader declared an interest in the item and did not vote on the issue.

Resolved:

(a)       That the evidence on anti-social behaviour be strengthened by collating and analysing further information and assessing the scope for corrective actions.

(b)       That the Council seek to further understand residents’ views on crime through a survey to be conducted jointly with the Police.

(c)        That Cabinet authorise officers to work in parallel with the implementation of the above recommendations with relevant partner agencies to proceed with other projects particularly targeted at the privately rented properties on the estate and targeting anti-social behaviour as described in the report and appendix 1.