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Report number TSE0038 by the Housing and Organisational Development Portfolio Holder.    (Enclosure)                                                                

DECISION: To adopt the draft Tenancy Services anti social behaviour strategy.

Considerations/Reasons for decision:

(1)     The existing housing anti social behaviour policy written in 2005 is due for revision to take account of legislative changes, the introduction of the RESPECT Standard, best practice, and changes to officers’ working practices;

(2)     The revised strategy is central to the Council’s approach to maintaining and enhancing the quality of life for tenants and residents living in council properties.  This accords with the council’s “Quality Living” priority theme;

(3)     The Audit Commission inspection undertaken in April 2008 recommended a strategy specific to the landlord service;

(4)     The revised strategy links in with the work carried out by the Council’s Community Safety team and reflects the importance of partnership working with many different agencies;

(5)     Noting the outcome of consultation with staff, other agencies, tenants, and key stakeholders.  The draft strategy was approved by the Housing Consultative Group (a sub group of the Resources PDG) on 8 June 2009.

Other options considered and rejected:  Not updating the existing strategy is not an option as it is no longer fit for purpose.