New ASB powers
The benefits and consequences Tuesday 12th April 2011, York Racecourse Supported by:
The housing sector has a key role to play in supporting communities to eliminate anti-social behaviour (ASB). In February 2011, the Home Office issued a consultation paper “More effective responses to anti-social behaviour” which suggests changes to the way in which anti-social behaviour will be managed. • • •
Will it be different? Will the changes be effective? Will landlords and communities have more or less power to address anti-social behaviour?
Proposed changes to the current toolkit to resolve ASB include: • • • • • • • •
Repeal of ASBOs and other court orders A new Criminal Behaviour Order A new Crime Prevention Injunction New mandatory ground for eviction A new Community Protection Order A new power for the police to “direct people away” from an area ASB tools will be more rehabilitative and restorative A new community trigger to require agencies to deal with persistent ASB
By attending this conference you will: • • • • • • •
Gain an understanding of the changes that are proposed Find out about the impact of these changes for landlords and communities Learn who will be doing what, and how – what new local arrangements will look like and how you can engage with them Hear firsthand about good practice examples in ASB services – what works Hear about the potential of new legal powers Find out how to support communities to take control of ASB Learn about approaches that deliver service efficiencies
Who should attend? This event should be attended by Directors and Managers in Housing and Community Safety. Anyone working in local housing or involved in Community Safety Partnerships will find this conference of interest. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Delegates will be able to record 4 Continuing Professional Development hours for attending this conference.
Programme 10:00
Registration and refreshments
10.30
Chair’s introduction and welcome Gilly Marshall, Chair of the North East ASB Network
10.35
The proposed changes in the Home Office consultation paper Laura Ratcliffe, Senior Policy Adviser on ASB, Home Office Laura will outline the recent proposals from the Home Office and explain the rationale behind the changes. In providing an overview of the consultation paper, this session will cover: • • •
11.00
The proposals in the ASB consultation paper The timescales for change What the Home Office is hoping to achieve
The good the bad and the ugly Trevor Kennett, Chair of the Institute of Community Justice Professionals and Chief Executive of Safety Net Associates Ltd Trevor will provide an analysis and assessment of the proposed changes from the Home Office, he will also cover: • •
The advantages and disadvantages of the new ASB proposals The impact on housing organisations and communities
11.25
Questions and answers session
11.50
Professional practice sessions 1. Securing value for money through partnership in ASB service arrangements Mike Andrews, Community Safety Manager, Safer Halton Partnership The new powers expect Community Safety partnerships to take action on repeat complaints. Mike will discuss what this means for Local Authorities (LAs) and discuss the partnership formed between Cheshire and Halton LAs to share services and deliver more for less, during a period of LA cuts. In particular, Mike will outline the structure of the partnership arrangements and the advantages and issues which arise from partnership working.
2. Unity in the community Cathy Bennett, Independent Consultant The new powers expect communities to take control of ASB. Cathy will outline how she has involved the communities of Shepherds Bush Housing Association in developing a Community Agreement and ASB solutions, as well as the outcomes and achievements. 3. The “Waves” project, supporting victims and witnesses Sharon Marsh, Community Safety Manager, South Liverpool Housing Ian Roache, Community Safety Waves Co-ordinator, South Liverpool Housing As winners of the Chartered Institute of Housing National award for ASB Services, Sharon and Ian will share details of the Waves project where communities took control and built confidence to come forward and tackle ASB. In particular they will explore the pros and cons of the project and give hints and tips on how it works locally. 4. How easy will it be to get mandatory possession on the grounds of ASB? Elizabeth Allen, Associate, Dickinson Dees LLP Solicitors The new ASB powers expect mandatory possession for ASB to be a given outcome of the proposed changes. Elizabeth will reflect on the success of mandatory possession and ASB legal action and suggest a route to a successful outcome. 12.50
Lunch
13.50
Professional practice sessions Repeat of morning sessions
14.50
Refreshments
15.05
The death of the ASBO, the new proposals, their pros and cons for housing providers and communities Bill Pitt MBE, Director of ASB Services Ltd and advisor to government on police and ASB reform Bill will discuss the pros and cons of the death of the ASBO and what this means to housing providers and communities. In providing an overview of the consultation paper, this session will cover: • •
The proposals for changes to the ASBO The impact on housing organisations and communities
15.35
Ask the panel of experts (all speakers)
15.55
Chairs closing remarks
16.00
Close of conference
New ASB powers The benefits and consequences Tuesday 12th April 2011, York Racecourse Delegate fees
Early booking discount: book before 22nd March 2011
Northern Housing Consortium Member
£199
£179
Non Member
£249
£229 All delegate fees are shown excluding VAT.
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