The Respect programme is a wide-ranging government response to anti-social behaviour and its causes. It aims to create a society where anti-social behaviour is rare and communities can live in peace together. MSP is committed to encouraging respect in neighbourhoods.
Many areas of the Respect agenda, such as neighbourhood management, enforcement action to tackle anti social behaviour and supporting vulnerable families, lie within the remit of MSP's partners in the Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships, local authorities and Registered Social Landlords. MSP works jointly with these partners to ensure the effectiveness of activities within neighbourhoods.
MSP also plays a direct role in addressing anti-social behaviour through:
- Addressing community safety issues by ensuring that new housing developments comply with 'secure by design principles'.
- Facilitating increased community pride and confidence through the creation of communal and defensible space via alley-gating and associated environmental improvements.
- Extending the activities of Manchester City Council's Anti Social Behaviour Action Team and Mediation Service (dealing with neighbour disputes) into private sector housing.
- Improving management of the private rented sector through accreditation and licensing.
More information on Respect in Manchester and Salford can be accessed through the following links:
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