Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: July 8, 2025

Purpose: To adopt the ASB Framework 2025-2027 (Appendix A)

Content: 1)    That the ASB Framework 2025-2027 be adopted; and   2)    That minor operational amendments to the Anti-Social Behaviour Framework 2025-2027 be delegated to the Assistant Director – Housing in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Strategic and Operational Housing.

Reasons for the decision:   ·         To be compliant with the requirements of the Regulator of Social Housing in clearly setting out the approach for how the Council tackles and deters ASB and hate incidents in neighbourhoods where they manage social housing.  In addition, Registered Providers must collect and provide information to support effective scrutiny by tenants of their landlord’s performance in managing their homes and neighbourhoods.  

Alternative options considered: ·         Do nothing.  The Council would be unable to demonstrate compliance with the Neighbourhood and Community Standard of the Consumer Standards set by the Regulator of Social Housing. Without an adopted ASB Framework, the Council would lack a clear, strategic approach to preventing and tackling anti-social behaviour and hate incidents.  This would limit its ability to work effectively with partners, support victims, and provide assurance to tenants and regulators.  This was not the recommended option.