Angus Community Safety and Antisocial Behaviour ... - Angus Council

ForewordWe are pleased to present the Angus Community Safety and Antisocial Behaviour Strategy 2009-2012.Antisocial behaviour has been a focus for Scottish Government in recent years. The previous AntisocialBehaviour Strategy 2005-08 was developed in partnership with Tayside Police in line with therequirements of the Antisocial Behaviour (Scotland) Act 2004. However, both locally and nationally theemphasis has shifted to a focus in prevention and community engagement, as well as enforcements andsupport. Therefore, community safety in its broadest sense is the overarching framework upon which thisstrategy is based.The development of the concordat between the Scottish Government and the Community PlanningPartnerships afforded an ideal opportunity to renew our business approach in respect to these twoimportant areas and enable us to link local and national outcomes and objectives.Although much has been achieved in Angus over the last three years, our fresh approach in deliveringcommunity safety and tackling antisocial behaviour now allows us to target our combined resourceseffectively for the benefit of all our communities.This combined strategy outlines our collective vision for the next three years to improve the quality of lifefor all who live, work and visit our communities.Community safety and antisocial behaviour is the collective priority for a number of organisations. Thatsaid, everyone has an important role to play in achieving our outcomes by behaving responsibly,exercising tolerance and reporting crime timeously.David SawersChief Executive, Angus CouncilJustine CurranTemporary Chief Constable, Tayside Police