Our housing team has joined forces with Durham County Council’s neighbourhood wardens, and PCSOs from the Police’s neighbourhood team to tackle anti social behaviour (ASB) in our local communities.
Over 30 attendees met at our headquarters last week to agree on actions to strengthen and maintain a collaborative approach to support our tenants, and those living in our communities. Actions included a joint communication plan, multi partner estate walkabouts and sharing community knowledge and insight.
Chris Walton, housing operations manager said: "ASB can affect the quality of life of our tenants and those living in our communities. We recognise that working with partners who share a common aim to reduce ASB can increase the impact we can have overall."
Paul Rutherford, Durham County Council warden manager said: "The aim of the day was to promote partnership engagement, because, by working together we can achieve much more and help make communities cleaner and safer for residents and visitors”.
William Todd, Police community support officer said "Working together with other partnerships is important to us as we can build a positive relationship to solve problems or issues in our local area and can gather vital information from our partners which we otherwise wouldn’t receive. The day is a good chance to catch up with other agencies and gain an understanding of what’s going on in other areas".
We take all reports of anti-social behaviour seriously and encourage you to report any issues you're currently experiencing or have witnessed. Read our shortened ASB policy here.
Pictured: Chris Walton (Housing Operation Manager), William Todd (Police Community Support Officer), Andy Coulthard (Community Regeneration Manager), Paul Rutherford (Durham County Council Warden Manager) and Sarah Robinson (Durham County Council Warden Team Leader)