Anti-social behaviour

Antisocial behaviour is defined as 'behaviour by a person which causes, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress to persons not of the same household as the person' (Antisocial Behaviour Act 2003 and Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011).

But what does this mean? Find out more about how we classify antisocial behaviour and the many activities that it covers.

What is anti-social behaviour?

Antisocial behaviour is defined as 'behaviour by a person which causes, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress to persons not of the same household as the person'

Disputes with neighbours or family disagreements

We will not intervene in neighbour disputes and or family disagreements, which by their nature are based on people's intolerance and or prejudice associated with intergenerational, individual and lifestyle differences.

Fireworks

Everyone should be able to enjoy fireworks safely, whether at an organised display or in their back garden

Home CCTV and Smart Doorbells

If you are installing CCTV or a Smart Doorbell (for example a Ring Doorbell) on your property, you need to ensure you are following the regulations and respecting the privacy of your neighbours.

Noxious Odours

Where a smell, from a private address is very unpleasant or persistent and has a serious or detrimental impact on residents the Council may be able to take action to deal with the problem.

Nuisance Noise

Nuisance noise is any loud or persistent noise that causes you ongoing concern or affects your quality of life.

Fly-Tipping and Other Littering

Fly-tipping and littering covers a range of items that people might discard in a public place, from large appliances like fridges to drugs-related paraphernalia like needles and syringes.