South Somerset District Council (SSDC) is today taking action under the new Community Protection Notice regime contained in the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. Contractors working on behalf of SSDC are attending a site in Yeovil in order to take direct action to remove graffiti from a private wall at Kingston from 9:00am. Using these new powers will bring about an improvement in the visual amenity of the area. Full story: Read more
Zero Project: What’s it all about?
Since 2007, the Zero Project has been successfully running under 18’s nightclub events which give young people from school year 9 until the age of 17 the opportunity to socialise in a safe and supervised environment. The project aims to reduce alcohol related anti-social behaviour, increase take-up of physical activity, reduce binge and underage drinking and misuse of drugs; and also provide specialist advice or guidance on issues affecting young people. Full story: Read more
Mendip trials new national initiative to tackle anti-social behaviour
The trial of a new national initiative aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour is to be launched in Mendip next week. Mendip joins several other areas around the country in piloting the Community Trigger scheme, before it is rolled out nationally. The community trigger aims to support individuals, community groups or businesses who believe nobody is acting to tackle the anti-social behaviour they have reported. Full Story: Read More