Newark and Sherwood District Council continues their commitment to address anti-social behaviour during awareness week
A council have reaffirmed its commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour as part of a national campaign to promote safer communities.
During Anti-social Behaviour Awareness Week, which runs until Sunday (July 6), Newark and Sherwood District Council aim to raise awareness about how residents can report anti-social behaviour, through channels such as Nottinghamshire Police and the council directly.
Support available to victims of anti-social behaviour in the district will also be highlighted as part of the council’s commitment to addressing the issue.
Now in its fifth year, the campaign is led by by Resolve, the UK’s leading organisation on community safety and anti-social behaviour, and is backed by the UK Government, Local Government Association, and key partners including the National Police Chiefs’ Council, National Fire Chiefs’ Council, Historic England, Neighbourhood Watch, the Premier League Charitable Fund, Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, among others.
The awareness week promotes partnership working, by bringing together councils with housing associations, police, charities, youth organisations and community groups, reflective the role that everyone plays in collectively in tackling anti-social behaviour.
Recent research from YouGov, commissioned by Resolve, found that nearly one in five people have considered moving home due to anti-social behaviour, and one in ten have actually moved.
Despite this, over half of those who experienced or witnessed anti-social behaviour did not report it.
Council leader Paul Peacock, said: “Anti-social behaviour can have a serious and lasting impact on individuals, families, and entire communities.
“That’s why we are proud to support Anti-social behaviour Awareness Week and stand alongside our partners to raise awareness, encourage reporting, and ensure that victims know they are not alone.
“Everyone deserves to feel safe in their home and neighbourhood, and we are committed to making that a reality for all our residents.”
“Our continued commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour is reflected in the work we do every day — from supporting victims and taking enforcement action, to delivering education programmes and events that engage young people across the district.
“These initiatives help build understanding, promote positive behaviours, and empower the next generation to contribute to safer communities.
“Anti-social behaviour Awareness Week is an important opportunity to highlight the support available and to remind residents that their voices matter.
“We will keep working together to build safer, stronger communities throughout Newark and Sherwood.”
Chief executive of Resolve, Rebecca Bryant OBE, said: “Anti-social behaviour is not low-level. It can have a devastating and long-lasting impact on individuals and communities and often escalates to increasingly harmful behaviour.
“We are delighted that Newark and Sherwood District Council are backing this vital campaign. It is only through strong local partnerships that we can meet the growing challenge of anti-social behaviour and ensure people feel safe where they live.”
To report anti-social behaviour through the Newark and Sherwood District Council website, directly to Nottinghamshire Police by visiting www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/report-online.
In an emergency or if a crime is in progress, call 999. To report a non-emergency crime or nuisance, contact the police on 101.
