Anti-Social Behaviour Action Area

The Government has chosen Chester among only 50 other cities in England as an Action Area for combating Crime & Anti-Social Behaviour. Action Area status recognises how Chester Community safety Partnership, under the 'TOGETHER' campaign, is dealing with anti social behaviour in the district.

The Action Area status was awarded as an example of how the Partnership is leading the way in targeting repeat offenders. The Home Office has awarded significant funding to Chester Community Safety Partnership to assist future initiatives and to support Chesters' Action Area status under the 'TOGETHER' campaign.

'TOGETHER' is a national campaign that will take a stand against Anti-Social Behaviour, putting the needs of local communities first. Chester 'TOGETHER' will deliver a co-ordinated and targeted approach towards addressing anti-social behaviour in the Chester District.

Outcomes and Impacts

Chester 'TOGETHER' campaign is about taking action. By working together, we can deliver change in our community.

We will;

1. Reduce the number of reported incidents of Anti-Social Behaviour.

How?

• A greater community involvement in local action.
• A reduction in alcohol related anti-social behaviour
• A reduction in noise nuisance
• Access to a single reporting system
• Increase suport for targeted young people through a range of diversion projects

2. Reduce the FEAR of crime

 

How?

• Increased awareness around anti-social behaviour issues and what is being acheived
• Increased coverage with CCTV
• Implement a new Community Safety Warden Service linked to the Police & Fire Services.

3. Increase feelings of personal safety

How?

• Control on street drinking
• Closure of properties dealing with drugs
• A reduction in aggressive begging
• Increase the number of Anti-Social Behaviour Orders
• Increase support to young people through Acceptable Behaviour Contracts (ABC's)

4. Increase the level of public satisfaction with Chester District Public Spaces (eg parks, city centre, canal areas etc)

How?

• Ensure a quick and effective collection of drug paraphernalia found in our public spaces
• A reduction in dog fouling
• A reduction in Graffitti and Fly-Posting
• A reduction in Fly-Tipping
• A reduction in Litter and Gum
• Improvements to the care and maintenance of our open spaces.