Agenda item

This interim report presents information received to date in support of this review and based on the Task Group’s findings, suggests an alternative focus for the review, for the Committee’s consideration.

Members received a report that presented information received to date in support of the review on Anti-Social Behaviour.  The report detailed the Task Group’s findings and suggested an alternative focus for the review, for the Committee’s consideration.

Members noted that, in view of the information they had received, the Task Group had agreed that the remit set for the review was no longer appropriate, but they had identified a number of other possible areas of investigation on which the review might focus, as detailed in paragraphs 48 and 49 of the report. 

The Committee was asked to identify an alternative remit for the Task Group review. 

Discussion took place around a number of issues including:

·        The possibility of seeking the Youth Council’s views in respect of issues relating to anti-social behaviour. 

·        Giving further consideration to resource issues and the impact that this had on the work of the Noise Patrol.

·        Links between anti-social behaviour and alcohol.

·        The possibility of focussing the review on anti-social behaviour in relation to noise and vandalism.

·        The impact of the Capable Guardian Scheme and the Area Working Pilot.

Members agreed that it would be useful to receive an update on the Capable Guardian Scheme and the Area Working Pilot.

RESOLVED:       (i)      That the committee receive update

reports on the Capable Guardian Scheme and the Area Working Pilot.

(ii)      That, based on the options identified, further consideration be given to focussing the review on issues in respect of young people and alcohol and drug-related anti-social behaviour.

REASON:            To ensure compliance with scrutiny procedures and protocols, and the committee’s workplan.