Page 5 - June 2016 Issue 303

JUNE 2016
CONSULTATION
ON ANTI-SOCIAL
BEHAVIOUR
There has been an increase in reports to the police and Blaby’s ASB team of anti- social behaviour from some young people in Countesthorpe since last September. Most of the complaints have centred around groups of young people causing damage, littering, being abusive and being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
In response to the reports, local Police teams have been carrying out daily targeted patrols with the Council’s ASB Officer. There has also been work with individuals and families offering support and advice.
Positive activities have already been put in place, including using the BB19 Youth Bus and providing sports sessions organised by the Youth Offending IMPACT Team to engage with young people. Despite this work, however, a group of young people continue to cause Anti-social behaviour in the village. Another option open to the Council is to implement a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) which restricts behaviour of individuals and groups in public areas. The Council are considering implementing a PSPO for public spaces
THE NEW COUNTESTHORPE HERALD 5
COUNTESTHORPE COMMUNITY COLLEGE/
LEYSLAND HIGH SCHOOL
(apart from Parks) in Countesthorpe. The first stage of this, a public consultation on the proposals has just been completed. The proposed conditions consulted on were for those aged 10-17 not to:
• Congregate in groups of more than four people (Restrictions would not apply where crowds are unavoidable, including school journeys or at a bus stop.)
• Behave in a way that is likely to cause harassment, alarm and distress
• Be in the possession of, or consume alcohol
• Use, possess or supply any intoxicating substances including “legal highs”
Local residents could have picked up a copy of the consultation from local shops and the medical centre or online on the Council’s website consultation page www.blaby.gov.uk/news-events/ consultations-and-public-notices/ The Police and ASB team also went out canvassing local residents door to door. The Herald will report the outcome of the consultation. In the meantime, please contact Carol Parker (ASB officer) or Ian Parry (assistant community services manager) with any queries. Email: community.safety@blaby.gov.uk
COUNTESTHORPE COUNTRY PARK
PUBLIC SPACES PROTECTION ORDER (PSPO) ZONES
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