Webinar Follow-Up, Policy Shifts & Last Chance For Your Exclusive Discount
In This Week’s Edition
- ASB In The News
- This Week’s Top Tip
- Cannabis Webinar Q&A Now Available
- Regulatory Round-Up: Sentencing & Immigration
- Last Chance to Get the Subscriber Discount for #ASB11
- Janine & Darren’s Weekly Round-Up
ASB In The News
As part of your weekly round-up of cases hitting the headlines, maybe there’s a case here that you’ve worked on? Let us know in the comments!
- Cheshire – Macclesfield officers close down anti-social behaviour – Read Now
- Oswestry – Oswestry police tackling Gobowen anti-social behaviour – Read Now
- Lancashire – Shop closed over link to anti-social behaviour – Read Now
- Tamworth – Tamworth man evicted for anti-social behaviour – Read Now
- Buckinghamshire – Police shut down Aylesbury property after ‘numerous’ anti-social behaviour complaints – Read Now
- Cambridgeshire – Anti-social behaviour sees police close two Cambridge homes on same road – Read Now
- Nationwide – College of Policing announce Operation Yellow Card – Read Now
- Islington – New patrol team launched to tackle anti-social behaviour – Read Now
- Worcestershire – Ban for teenage boy over anti-social behaviour – Read Now
- Bristol – Closure order extended for shop linked to anti-social behaviour – Read Now
- Scarborough – Closure order on village house after crime concern – Read Now
This Week’s Top Tip – Clarity on Prescription Cannabis Use
During our recent free webinar, we explored the complex issue of nuisance reports arising from the use of prescription cannabis. This week’s top tip comes from Mike Morgan-Giles, CEO of the Cannabis Industry Council, who shared this important reminder:
“Smoking cannabis is never lawful, and a prescription would never be prescribed to be taken in this form.”
This distinction is vital. While prescribed cannabis may be legally used via vaping or oil, smoking remains unlawful – and knowing this can help practitioners respond to reports more effectively and fairly.
Cannabis Webinar – Q&A Now Available
We’re pleased to share the follow-up Q&A from our webinar on the prescription use of cannabis in residential properties. The panel tackled a wide range of questions from practitioners like you.
This downloadable resource includes guidance on:
- Identifying legitimate prescriptions
- Clarifying the difference between smoking and vaping
- Managing data protection concerns
- Using tenancy or ASB powers appropriately
Your Regulatory Round-Up: Sentencing & Immigration Reforms
This week, two major legislative proposals were introduced – both with potential to reshape ASB practice
Sentencing Reform
The Independent Sentencing Review recommends:
- Ending most custodial sentences under 12 months
- Expanding electronic monitoring and community sentencing
- Prioritising rehabilitation over imprisonment
This could mean more persistent ASB offenders managed in the community, placing greater pressure on civil tools and early intervention strategies.
Immigration Reform
New rules include:
- Extending the settlement period from 5 to 10 years
- Raising income and English language thresholds
- Closing the care worker visa route
These changes may affect housing demand, access to support services, and long-term community cohesion.
Last Chance To Get Your Subscriber Discount For #ASB11
The countdown is on. General tickets for #ASB11 go on sale on 2nd June, which means this is your final chance to access our exclusive subscriber discount.
This year’s conference will take place on Tuesday 14th October 2025 at The Studio, Birmingham (B2 5EP). With demand already high, we encourage early booking to avoid disappointment.
Our 2025 theme is Partnerships, recognising that effective ASB work depends on joined-up thinking, shared responsibility, and practical collaboration across services.
You’ll hear from sector leaders, frontline practitioners, and legal experts — all focused on what meaningful partnership looks like in practice. With targeted workshops, networking, and tools to take back to your team, #ASB11 is designed to equip you for the challenges ahead.
🎟️ Secure your discounted ticket before 2nd June
Once general sale opens, increased prices will apply and places are limited.
📍 Venue: The Studio, Birmingham (B2 5EP)
📅 Date: Tuesday 14th October 2025
💬 Theme: Partnerships
🔗 Get Your Subscriber Discount Ticket Now
Janine & Darren’s Weekly Round-Up
This week we’ve been reflecting on the importance of clarity – whether that’s around new legislation, complex casework, or even the tools we rely on every day.
Mike Morgan-Giles’ insight on the legality of smoking cannabis has already sparked some valuable conversations among teams. These cases are becoming increasingly common, and as ASB professionals we’re often the ones asked to make sense of grey areas and translate them into fair, proportionate decisions. We hope the Q&A resource helps strengthen your confidence and approach in this space.
We also know many of you are already planning your calendars for the autumn – so here’s an early save the date:
📅 Monday 8th September – we’ll be hosting a special fringe event at the Housing Community Summit. More details to follow in the coming weeks, but we’re really looking forward to creating a space for deeper discussion and practical takeaways with colleagues across the sector as a valuable lead up to the #ASB11 Conference (don’t forget to use your exclusive subscriber discount link above to secure your tickets!)
In the meantime, we hope this week’s round-up has given you useful insights to carry into the weeks ahead. If you’ve got a question, suggestion or story to share, we’re always happy to hear from you.
Have a great week,
Janine & Darren