Issue - meetings

This report invites Members to approve the contents of the City’s anti social behaviour strategy, covering the period 2011 to 2014.

RESOLVED: That the Anti-Social Behaviour Strategy and the proposed monitoring arrangements through the ASB Task Group and, ultimately, the Safer York Partnership Board, be approved.

REASON:      To ensure a focused and co-ordinated approach to tackling ASB in York, which is a high priority for the City.

Members considered a report which invited them to approve the contents of the City’s Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Strategy, covering the period 2011 to 2014.

The Strategy, attached as an annex to the report, had been developed in consultation with victims of ASB, the Federation of Tenants, Residents’ Associations and other stakeholders in the City.  It aimed to reduce the effect of ASB on the lives of York residents, with the emphasis on preventative measures.  It included a three-year action plan, to be monitored by the ASB task group and the Safer York Partnership Board.

Having noted the comments of the Labour Group Spokespersons on this item, it was

RESOLVED: That the Anti-Social Behaviour Strategy and the proposed monitoring arrangements through the ASB Task Group and, ultimately, the Safer York Partnership Board, be approved. ^1.

REASON:      To ensure a focused and co-ordinated approach to tackling ASB in York, which is a high priority for the City.