Partners aim to root out the yobs
NO NONSENSE: Atherton area
housing manager Joanne Makin,
Inspector Anne Scott and WALH
neighbourhood anti-social behaviour
officer Tom Langle
And the word from the partners is that they won't hesitate to take strong action against the minority who are ruining life for others.
In recent months the area has seen four arson attacks on council-owned accommodation break-ins, vandalism and
intimidating and unruly behaviour.
Atherton area housing manager Joanne Makin said: "Wigan and Leigh Housing's Tenant Board members have asked that we get better on tackling anti-social behaviour.
"Part of the problem is from a very small minority of tenants. But we have also found that people who are coming from outside the area to visit tenants are causing problems. They are either breaking in or being let into our buildings by some residents and causing a nuisance and distress to others once they are inside.
"We are currently changing the door entry systems to some of the effected blocks and we have also gated off two garage sites where criminal activity was occurring.
"It is essential to thank local residents and ward councillors who are working with us, both in terms of providing information and support. We are all of determined to see an end to this type of behaviour."
Joanne added: "Our officers are always willing to work with residents who may be having problems and we would always seek to resolve any issues in an amicable way.
"But we won't hesitate to take action against those who refuse to work with us and continue to cause problems."
Atherton Area Police Inspector Anne Scott has committed extra resources to tackling anti-social behaviour in the area but stresses that the problems are not unique to Atherton.
"We do want to give the impression that the problems in Atherton are in some way worse than other areas because that is certainly not the case," she said.
"The overwhelming majority of residents are decent, law-abiding people who want rid of this type of behaviour as much as we do. "In fact, I see this very much as a partnership between the police, council and Wigan and Leigh Housing and our fourth partner is the community itself. We want residents to work with us and let us know what is happening and where so we can take the best action.
"I have assigned Sgt Liz Sanderson and two community police officers to this initiative and we are looking forward to some very positive results.housing manager Joanne Makin,
Inspector Anne Scott and WALH
neighbourhood anti-social behaviour
officer Tom Langle
If you make life a misery for others, you will be dealt with – that's the message from a new partnership in Atherton which has vowed to crack-down on anti-social behaviour.
Wigan and Leigh Housing, the police and council have joined forces with local residents to tackle neighbourhood nuisance.And the word from the partners is that they won't hesitate to take strong action against the minority who are ruining life for others.
In recent months the area has seen four arson attacks on council-owned accommodation break-ins, vandalism and
intimidating and unruly behaviour.
Atherton area housing manager Joanne Makin said: "Wigan and Leigh Housing's Tenant Board members have asked that we get better on tackling anti-social behaviour.
"Part of the problem is from a very small minority of tenants. But we have also found that people who are coming from outside the area to visit tenants are causing problems. They are either breaking in or being let into our buildings by some residents and causing a nuisance and distress to others once they are inside.
"We are currently changing the door entry systems to some of the effected blocks and we have also gated off two garage sites where criminal activity was occurring.
"It is essential to thank local residents and ward councillors who are working with us, both in terms of providing information and support. We are all of determined to see an end to this type of behaviour."
Joanne added: "Our officers are always willing to work with residents who may be having problems and we would always seek to resolve any issues in an amicable way.
"But we won't hesitate to take action against those who refuse to work with us and continue to cause problems."
Atherton Area Police Inspector Anne Scott has committed extra resources to tackling anti-social behaviour in the area but stresses that the problems are not unique to Atherton.
"We do want to give the impression that the problems in Atherton are in some way worse than other areas because that is certainly not the case," she said.
"The overwhelming majority of residents are decent, law-abiding people who want rid of this type of behaviour as much as we do. "In fact, I see this very much as a partnership between the police, council and Wigan and Leigh Housing and our fourth partner is the community itself. We want residents to work with us and let us know what is happening and where so we can take the best action.
"Our message to people from within the community who are causing problems is to consider your actions and work with us.
"Our message to those coming into the area from outside to cause havoc is to stay away."
Wigan Council's Cabinet Champion for Neighbourhoods, Coun Keith Cunliffe said: "Residents should not have to put up with the misery caused by those selfish few intent on causing mayhem.
"Those causing the problems have to realise that there are consequences to their action and ultimately they have to take responsibility. All we want is for people to respect their neighbours, respect property, respect their communities and behave like adults."
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