Standards on countering anti-social behaviour

The standards set out what service the public can expect and bring together the council, police and Pennine Housing to combine knowledge and skills to deal with anti-social behaviour.

Evidence suggests that anti-social behaviour is one of the greatest issues of concern to those who live and work in the borough. The standards set out what people can expect when they report anti-social behaviour.

This includes swift action to protect the public and working closely with residents to gather information and solve issues. The standards also include a pledge to support victims and witnesses and keep them regularly updated with investigations.

Plans also include bringing all the agencies together in one office this summer to ensure a streamlined service and a rapid response to victims.

Calderdale Council's director of safer and stronger communities, Robin Tuddenham, said: "People in Calderdale have told us that antisocial behaviour is one of their biggest concerns.

"We are pledging to work with communities, the police and other agencies to ensure it is a safe place to live in and visit."

The director of Pennine Housing 2000, Amanda Garrard, added: "By working together with police and the council we want to improve the quality of life

for people in Calderdale and involve the community in addressing issues of anti social behaviour."

The Divisional Commander for Calderdale police, Chief Superintendent Alan Ford, said: "Tackling anti-social behaviour is a top priority... We are taking action by setting out the standards people can expect from us and are working with our partners to make the district an even safer place to live in and visit."