Anti-social behaviour concerns raised at Parish Council meeting

Labour Councillor Liz Dunn shared the concerns of dozens of Lynemouth residents when a significant increase in anti-social behaviour incidents was confirmed at the latest Parish Council meeting, with 50 per cent being directly attributed to a supported living facility in the village, according to the police report.

There are many such facilities across the UK set up as community interest companies or not for profit organisations. It’s clear that there is a gap in regulations surrounding this type of housing arrangement.

Supported living units:

  • don’t fall within the control of the CQC (Care Quality Commission)
  • are often not contracted by the Local Authority where performance and quality terms would have to met
  • no consultation is required before they appear in our communities

Councillor Dunn said: “In a small village like Lynemouth the impact of anti-social behaviour can be huge and have a severely detrimental effect on the quality of life for residents.

“The government is currently looking at options around licensing these sort of supported living units, but there is no imminent solution in sight.

“This is National Anti-Social Behaviour Week, so it’s especially disheartening to witness the impact these incidences are having on the lives of people in the village.  Police and NCC Officers are working to address problems, but we really need changes to these regulations at a government level – and sooner rather than later.”

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