Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 9, 2025

Purpose: The Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 requires local housing authorities, housing action trusts and registered social landlords to prepare and publish a policy in relation to antisocial behaviour (ASB) and procedures for dealing with occurences of ASB. The draft policy discharges this duty and incorporates a coordinated response for the Council. The policy is submitted for consideration and approval by the Executive.

Content: RESOLVED   KEY DECISION   That the Executive:   a)      Approved the North Northamptonshire Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Policy:   b)      Delegated authority to the Assistant Director Communities and Leisure in consultation with the Executive member for Communities to make any amendments required prior to publication:   c)   Endorsed the proposals to carry out further engagement with stakeholder groups to develop accessible versions of the Policy.     Reason for Recommendations – The policy will ensure the Council applies consistent approaches to tackling ASB, including investigating and responding to complaints of ASB and how we use the powers available to us under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.   Alternative Options Considered – Having an ASB policy is considered good practice and there are specific areas of legislation the Council must comply with, as set out in sect. 8.2 below. The only alternative option would be not to have an ASB policy, which would impact negatively on us around the legislative requirements, taking enforcement action and providing a consistent service across our whole organisation and for our residents, businesses and visitors.