Walsall Council officers, West Midlands Police and whg have been working together to respond to concerns about anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Bentley.
On Thursday 11 December, council community protection officers were joined by two Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) and whg staff to carry out door-to-door visits on Western Avenue and Fambridge Road.
The team spoke directly with residents to listen to concerns, gather information about ongoing issues and provide advice on how to report incidents such as anti-social behaviour and fly-tipping.
Residents were given clear guidance on the reporting process to ensure concerns can be logged quickly and acted upon. This will enable the council and partners to identify those involved and issue warning letters regarding their behaviour.
“ Anti-social behaviour has a real impact on people’s quality of life, and it’s important that residents know we are listening and taking action.
“By working closely with the police and whg we’re addressing immediate concerns in Bentley while also putting measures in place to prevent further issues. I would encourage residents to continue reporting problems so we can respond quickly and keep neighbourhoods safe. “
“ We can’t tolerate this kind of behaviour which is having a real negative impact on the local community.
“We are supporting our partners as we tackle the issues with anti-social behaviour in this area of Bentley. “
“ We know how upsetting anti-social behaviour can be and the impact it can have on people’s day-to-day lives. That’s why we work closely with our partners and local residents to listen, offer support and take action where it’s needed. By working together with Walsall Council and West Midlands Police, we can help resolve issues early and create neighbourhoods where people feel safe, respected and proud to live. “
The visit followed concerns raised by residents, and forms part of a wider partnership approach to tackling ASB, improving safety and providing reassurance to the local community.
Residents can report anti-social behaviour by emailing CommunityProtection@walsall.gov.uk or calling 01922 653060, and for police matters should call 999 in an emergency or 101 for non-emergency issues.
Walsall Council and its partners will continue to work closely with residents to address concerns and improve neighbourhood safety.