New link in bid to tackle antisocial behaviour
POLICE and housing associations in Leith have set up a forum to tackle antisocial behaviour.
They are discussing issues such as drug dealing, youth disorder and vandalism at monthly meetings in a bid to improve the quality of life in the area.
The forum aims to share information and encourage everyone to work together to make their communities safer.
The major housing providers in the area including Port of Leith, Manor Estates, Dunedin Canmore and Castle Rock Edinvar have all attended meetings. They have already helped police tackle problems related to mental health issues and preparing antisocial behaviour cases.
Sergeant Mark Rennie from the Safer Communities Unit at Leith Police Station said: "Reducing antisocial behaviour and making the community in Leith safer is everyone's responsibility. This type of integrated joint working is the best way to deliver that and already we are seeing progress.
"The housing associations in Leith own a significant proportion of the housing stock and it makes sense that the police and the council offer their full support to them and share the experience they have built up together over recent years in targeting problems."
Marjorie Wilson, housing director at Port of Leith Housing Association said "Our aim is to improve the quality of life in Leith and we welcome this opportunity to work closely with the police and the council to this end."
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