Purpose

To seek approval from the
Executive to adopt Fareham’s Anti-Social Behaviour Policy, following public
consultation.

 

The Anti-Social Behaviour Act
2003 requires Local Authorities to prepare an Anti-Social Behaviour
Policy.  The Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime
and Policing Act 2014 sets out powers to deal with Anti-Social Behaviour.

 

There are also powers under the
Housing Act 1985 and Housing Act 1996 to assist in combatting Anti-Social Behaviour.

 

In April 2024, the Housing
Regulator introduced Housing Consumer Standards pursuant to the Social Housing
(Regulation) Act 2023, which brings in a requirement for Registered Social
Landlords to ensure that tenants can live in safe environments.

 

The proposed Anti-Social
Behaviour Policy fulfils the requirements of the above legislation.

Decision

RESOLVED that the Executive:

 

(a)  approves
Fareham Borough Council’s Anti-Social Behaviour Policy, as attached at Appendix
A to the report; and

 

(b)  agrees
that authority be delegated to the Director of Neighbourhoods, following
consultation with the Executive Member for Health and Public Protection, to
make any minor changes to the Policy that may be required.