Issue - meetings

The Board considered the Anti-Social Behaviour and Alcohol Free Zones Task Group 12 month review report.

The Head of Leisure and Cultural Services provided additional information and answered Member questions on the recommendations, and in particular on the following areas:

Ø      The effectiveness of Designated Public Place Orders (DPPOs) and available alternatives.

Ø      The use of CCTV and the restrictions of the Code of Practice.

Ø      Preventative actions and partnership working.

Ø      The work of the Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership (CDRP).

Ø      Communicating to residents the positive actions the Council has taken.

The Board discussed the difficulty in the implementation and measurability of recommendations 2, 3 and 4.  Members agreed that residents’ concerns in respect of Anti-Social Behaviour could be addressed through the Joint Overview and Scrutiny Board.  After further discussion it was

RESOLVED that the update report be noted.