Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: July 21, 2025

Purpose: To recommend to Council housing management and community safety policies on Anti Social Behaviour, Domestic Abuse, Hate Crime and Pets.

Content: The Executive Recommended to Council That (i)   the Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB), Hate Crime, Domestic Abuse, and Pet Ownership policies, attached at Appendices 1 to 4 of the report, be approved;         (ii)  the Strategic Director – Communities be authorised to agree minor amendments to the policies in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Housing and the Portfolio Holder for Community Safety; and         (iii) the Strategic Director – Communities be authorised to review the minimum frequency for Officers to make contact with victims of ASB in six months time in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Housing and the Portfolio Holder for Community Safety. Reason:  To ensure consistent, fair and effective responses when dealing with reports of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB), Hate Crime, Domestic Abuse (DA) and Pet related nuisance.