The Lowdown On Our Round Table in London & More…
In this weeks edition:
- ASB In The News
- An Update From Our London Round Table Event With RESPECT
- E-Learning Bundles – Find The Right Skills Boost For You
- This Weeks Top Tip
- Janine & Darren’s Weekly Round Up
ASB In The News
Each week, we highlight the latest ASB stories making headlines across the UK, offering insight into the ongoing challenges and responses from enforcement teams, local authorities, and community initiatives.
This week, we’re seeing a focus on new enforcement powers, funding boosts, and major interventions – from increased police authority in Liverpool and Exeter to a £1 million investment in tackling ASB in Wiltshire. Meanwhile, concerns over persistent ASB are forcing difficult decisions, including the closure of a local market in Littlehampton.
Here’s what’s been happening across the country:
Exeter – City centre safety team given new powers by police through Community Safety Accreditation Scheme. Read Now
Liverpool – City Police issue a Section 34 notice to increase powers to tackle ASB – Read Now
Littlehampton – Local market closing due to persistent ASB – Read Now
Scotland – Propertymark is calling on politicians to undertake what it calls “a targeted review” of ASB in the housing sector – Read Now
Stockton On Tees – Prison sentence and town centre ban for repeat anti-social behaviour offender – Read Now
Yorkshire – Police issue dispersal order in Colburn following anti-social behaviour – Read Now
Wiltshire – Extra £1 million secured to tackle anti-social behaviour in Wiltshire – Read Now
Hartlepool – Council launches new community initiative to tackle ASB and fly-tipping – Read Now
Blandford – Closure order issued for troublesome home – Read Now
Our London Round Table Event With RESPECT
Last week, Green & Burton ASB Associates and JUSTICE hosted a roundtable in London to explore the Crime and Policing Bill 2025 and what it means for tackling ASB. A huge thank you to Jo Grimshaw and Rochelle Largan for stepping in to facilitate the session, ensuring a productive and insightful discussion.
The session brought together a wide range of practitioners, all with different perspectives but a shared commitment to strengthening responses to ASB and supporting those affected.
Where do we go from here?
- A full summary of the discussions and key recommendations is being prepared
- An e-survey will be launched to gather further insights from ASB professionals
- Findings from both the roundtable and the survey will inform a formal written submission to Government
We will be sharing a special edition update with details of the survey soon. Your input will be invaluable in shaping the conversation, and we look forward to hearing your views so watch this space.
E-Learning Bundles – Find the Right Skills Boost for You
We all now that investing in our professional development needs to be high on the agenda, but finding time for training when managing a busy workload isn’t always easy. That’s why our E-Learning Bundles offer a flexible way to enhance your skills at your own pace, giving you practical tools and insights to handle ASB cases with confidence.
Whether you want to refine your investigative approach, strengthen decision-making, or improve communication, our tailored bundles provide focused, accessible learning that fits around your schedule.
Explore Our E-Learning Bundles
- Soft Skills Bundle – Strengthen your ability to engage with victims, manage difficult conversations, and build effective partnerships. Perfect for practitioners looking to enhance their communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
View Course - ASB Case Review Bundle – Gain a deeper understanding of the ASB case review (community trigger) process, including how to prepare for reviews and ensure the best outcomes for victims. Essential for officers managing ASB casework and multi-agency responses.
View Course - Investigations Bundle – Learn key principles of ASB investigations, from gathering and assessing evidence to working with witnesses and securing robust case files. Ideal for practitioners looking to develop a structured investigative approach.
View Course - Triaging and Assessing Bundle – Build confidence in assessing reports of ASB, prioritising cases based on risk, and making informed decisions on next steps. A must for those handling high caseloads and ensuring effective interventions.
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This Weeks Top Tip - Every Interaction Matters in ASB Casework
As part of No More Week, raising awareness of domestic abuse, this week’s top tip comes from Dr Kelly Henderson CIHCM, Founder & Managing Director at Addressing Domestic Abuse C.I.C. highlighting the crucial link between how we approach ASB cases and opportunities to uncover hidden domestic abuse.
Kelly’s tip:
“I think the top tip would be to consider how we interact with a person – it can make the difference to them disclosing domestic abuse…
Every interaction we have can make a real difference, and we should always be mindful of that. We should think about what we would want if it was our friend or loved one.”
For ASB practitioners, this is such an important reminder. What starts as a noise complaint or neighbour dispute might actually be a window into someone’s experience of coercive control or abuse.
Taking the time to listen, asking the right questions, and approaching cases with curiosity and compassion could make all the difference.”
If your organisation needs support in reviewing or developing domestic abuse policies and procedures, then Kelly’s organisation is best placed to help you. She can provide tailored guidance to ensure your approach meets best practice standards and delivers the best outcomes for victims and communities. Visit her website here.
Janine & Darren’s Weekly Round Up
Another packed week at Green & Burton ASB Associates, with discussions on the Crime and Policing Bill 2025 continuing to gather momentum. Our London roundtable with JUSTICE was an important opportunity to bring together a range of practitioner perspectives, highlighting the real-world challenges of ASB casework and the need for any legislative changes to be practical and effective. We’ll be capturing wider sector views through an e-survey, so keep an eye out for your chance to contribute.
This week, we’re also shining a light on professional development with a focus on our E-Learning Bundles. We know how difficult it can be to find time for training alongside a demanding workload, which is why we’ve created flexible, on-demand courses covering key ASB skills – from investigations and triaging reports to managing case reviews and developing essential soft skills. If you’re looking for a convenient way to upskill, these bundles could be the perfect solution.
As always, we’d love to hear your thoughts on any of this week’s updates – whether it’s your take on the latest policy changes, the challenges you’re facing in ASB casework, or the areas where you’d like more training and support. Get in touch too if you have a case study you would like to submit to us for a feature – we are really keen to collaborate and share relevant cases that we can all learn from.
Have a great week,
Janine & Darren