Friday, 20 November 2009

New £10 Million Funding To Train Housing Officers To Lead Fight Against ASB

Up to ten thousand front-line staff and community champions are to receive training and support to help tackle anti-social behaviour, Communities Secretary John Denham and Housing Minister John Healey have announced . They have called on frontline staff from community safety teams to housing officers across England to make full use of the powers and tools already available, while giving more support to residents and community activists. This drive, which is being funded by a £10 million package, will target 130 local councils. The full story is on the 24dash website and the Home Office Statistical Bulletins, Perceptions of crime and anti-social behaviour in England and Wales 2008-09 on the Home Office website



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