Anti-Social Behaviour

You can find out about what we are doing to tackle anti-social behaviour here and by following the associated links on this page.

We have produced a short film which gives an overview of being a good neighbour. You can view a short video clip about Being a Good Neighbour  here.

Everyone has the right to live the way they want as long as it doesn’t spoil the quality of life of others. This means being tolerant, accepting and respecting the needs and choices of other people.

By working together we can make our communities safer for everyone.

Our commitment

We are committed to tackling anti-social behaviour and will:

• Investigate all complaints and treat them seriously
• Try to resolve disputes between neighbours
• Take legal action against persons who continue to behave in an anti-social manner
• Support victims and witnesses
• Work with the police and other agencies to stop anti-social behaviour
• Work with residents to make communities good places to live
• Respond to serious cases within 24 hours or the next working day.
• Commence all investigations within 3 working days. 
• Confirm action taken with complainant and perpetrator within 2 weeks.
• Keep complainants up-to-date about progress on an ongoing basis.   

Safer Neighbourhoods Unit

The Councils Safer Neighbourhoods Unit works closely with Blyth Valley Housing, Northumbria Police and other agencies to tackle the problems caused by anti-social behaviour.

You can find out about the Council's specialist team who are here to help resolve incidents of anti-social behaviour.

Customer Charter

Further Information

You can obtain further information from the following:

	Write to: Safer Neighbourhoods Unit, Yourlink Cramlington, Council Offices, Forum Way, Cramlington NE23 6YB
	Telephone: Safer Neighbourhoods Unit Hotline 01670 542060
	RNID Typetalk service prefix number 18001
	Email: snu@blythvalley.gov.uk