A social landlord is taking a stand against anti-social behaviour to mark a national campaign.
Anti-social Behaviour Week starts on Monday and Castles & Coasts Housing Association has organised a week of estate walkabouts in neighbourhoods in Cumbria.
The campaign aims to encourage communities to take a stand against anti-social behaviour and highlight the actions that can be taken by those experiencing it.
The housing association said it handled 772 cases of anti-social behaviour in the 2023-24 financial year.
Anna Bates, the association’s head of housing, said: “We believe that everybody has a right to enjoy their home and live safely and peacefully. Anti-social behaviour can really blight neighbourhoods, so we’re committed to working with our partners, residents and our local communities to tackle it.”
Staff will be on hand to chat to residents, hand out leaflets on how to report anti-social behaviour, and will be joined by representatives from other agencies including the police, local authorities and restorative justice charity, Remedi.
Anna added: “Awareness weeks like this are a great way to remind residents to report anti-social behaviour so that we can support them, investigate each case thoroughly, and take any action needed.”
The walkabouts will take place:
Monday November 18
- Kendal, 10am to noon – estate walkabout around Burland Grove
- Maryport, 1pm to 3pm – estate walkabout around Queen Street and Eaglesfield Street with Riverside Housing, Cumberland Council and Cumbria police
- Whitehaven, 1pm to 3.30pm – walkabout in the town centre with Cumbria Police
Tuesday November 19
- Keswick, 10am to 2pm – Netherfield / Trinity Way with Cumberland Council and Cumbria police
- Moorclose, Workington 10am to 1.30pm – Newlands Gardens with Cumberland Council and Cumbria police
Wednesday November 20
- Penrith, 10am to 1pm – estate walkabout around Brooklands View with Cumbria police
- Moorclose, Workington, 10am to 2pm – estate walkabout around Bowness Court, with Cumberland Council
Thursday November 21
Carlisle – estate walkabouts:
- 10am to 11.30am – Westwood, Morton Park, Broadleaf Close/Orton Road
- 1pm – Brookside
- 2.30 to 3pm – Broadoaks Court, Durranhill
Workington – estate walkabouts:
- 11am to 1pm – Headlands Close with Cumbria Police
- 1pm to 2.30pm – Frostoms Road
Times and locations are an indication only and are subject to change, the association said.
Chief Inspector Richard Smillie, Cumberland BCU Neighbourhood Policing lead, said: “This week the local neighbourhood policing teams and partners will be highlighting the work we do, every day, to tackle anti-social behaviour.
“We take a partnership approach, responding to incidents, understanding the issues and working together to tackle the issue, as well as prevent further from occurring.
“However, key to us being able to provide an effective policing response is the information and support provided by local people.
“The public reporting and making them aware of the issues which you are witnessing or experiencing results in a greater intelligence picture, and importantly leads to action being taken to investigate and deter incidents.”
