Social Housing Tenants: Antisocial Behaviour

Discussed Clement Attlee's legacy, emphasising non-judgmental approaches to solving issues like substance abuse, mental health problems, and domestic abuse. Agrees with the previous speaker and discusses issues such as funding mechanism squeezing out civilian staff, leading to fewer frontline police officers. Mentions challenges with court systems and eviction processes.

Stressed that antisocial behaviour impacts all types of housing and is not exclusive to social tenants. Emphasised the importance of well-designed, managed social housing in addressing affordable housing needs. The hon. Member for West Bromwich West agreed that clustering section 106 properties at once without proper support mechanisms can lead to problems, and advocated for a holistic approach involving strategic partnerships between local authorities, housing providers and law enforcement. Asked whether it is better to deal with underlying addiction issues before problems occur rather than after antisocial behaviour has taken place.

Complained about the inappropriate placement of individuals with addictions in working-class estates, highlighting instances of intimidation and death threats. Suggested the need for earlier intervention and collaboration among various agencies to address antisocial behaviour.

Emphasised the issue of rural crime affecting social housing tenants in Wales, advocating for better police resourcing to address this challenge.

Liberal Democrats believe that everyone deserves to feel safe in their own homes and walking down their own streets. Police response times for antisocial behaviour incidents have increased by 37% since 2015, with only 19% of reported incidents attended by the police in some areas. Agreed that systematic removal of policing, social services support, and local authority support leads to an increase in social problems without early intervention. He thanked the Chair for allowing him to contribute. The hon. Member emphasised the need for more police on the streets and addressed historical cuts to policing numbers made post-2010 by his party and others.

Asked whether there should be consequences for those engaging in antisocial behaviour, suggesting that a deterrent is necessary to protect good people from being held ransom by the bad. Asks if we should look at how resources are used as residents feel they do not see police officers despite record numbers.

Mr Shannon commends the intervention by his hon. Friend, highlighting the impact of antisocial behaviour on constituencies and the need for better rights for housing associations to take control of their properties. He mentions examples from casework and the importance of a good working relationship with housing associations. Discussed specific examples of antisocial behaviour cases involving housing associations and paramilitary groups in Newtownards. Mentioned 45,355 instances of antisocial behaviour recorded by the PSNI over a year.

Agreed with the hon. Member for Ashfield about distressing constituency cases, and supported social housing being a privilege not a right while criticising the condition of some houses in social housing areas. The hon. Member highlighted the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 and its provisions for social landlords to evict offenders. He also acknowledged the complexities faced by those who engage in antisocial behaviour. Argued for a tougher approach towards those who are evicted from social housing, suggesting that individuals might need different treatment methods. Discusses the effectiveness of broken window policing and its impact on crime prevention.

The hon. Member for Ashfield discussed the challenges in his local area where social housing providers often fail to act on antisocial behaviour and highlighted the need for sensitive lets based on suitability rather than just need. Spoke passionately about social housing and the impact of antisocial behaviour on communities.

Supported the lead MP's concerns about working-class families suffering from antisocial neighbours in social housing.

The hon. Member for Boston and Skegness suggested looking internationally at what works, such as the 'broken windows' policy in New York city, and proposed a deterrent system similar to football's red card rule to address antisocial behaviour. Suggested that competition is good, but also proposed 'no strikes and you’re out' policy on antisocial behaviour.

The hon. Member for Mansfield discusses the challenges faced by women victims of antisocial behaviour in social housing areas, arguing against a lenient three-strike rule and advocating for a stricter one-strike approach to ensure better protection for tenants. The hon. Member for Mansfield was suggested as possibly becoming the housing spokesman for Reform UK.