Agenda item

To consider a deputation request from the Astbury Road Area Residents Association in respect of incidents of anti social behaviour in the Astbury Road area.

The executive received a deputation from the Astbury Road Area Residents Association.  The deputation spokesperson Ms Wendy Rother raised concerns in relation to the day to day running of the semi-independent housing and support accommodation and the impact the actions of some of the young people entrusted in the managing agents care was having on local residents.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the deputation be received.

2.  That the comments of the strategic director of children’s services be noted.

3.  That the chief executive raise the matter with the Police Borough Commander and the strategic director of children’s services liaise with Lewisham children’s services department.

4.  That the leader liaise with other local authorities via the London Council’s network to establish whether this is a problem generally across London with a view to seeing what local authorities can do collectively.

5.  That officers look at what action can be taken from an enforcement perspective.