Campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour

Residents can have their say on issues affecting their community at a series of drop-in sessions taking place in Hull

Communities in Hull are being encouraged to take a stand against anti-social behaviour.

Hull City Council is hosting a number of drop-in sessions to hear people's concerns and highlight the work being done to tackle the issue.

The authority said its neighbourhood nuisance team receive about 3,500 reports of anti-social behaviour a year.

Councillor Linda Tock, whose portfolio includes anti-social behaviour and community safety, said it was a chance for residents to ask questions and talk about the issues affecting their area.

“Knowing where and when anti-social behaviour is happening is vital to tackling it, so a big part of the week is encouraging people to talk to us about it, and giving them chances to do so," she added.

There have been a number of recent reports of anti-social behaviour in the city, including around a derelict church on Beverley Road and on an estate in east Hull.

Drop-in sessions are taking place at a number of locations across the city until Friday.

Residents can also report anti-social behaviour online, or by phone.

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