Helen Kealey, Chief Inspector Neill Kerr, Councillor Douglas Campbell, Brendan McGeever, Jim Whiston and Irene Saunders
A strong message that antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated in South Ayrshire was reinforced when a joint information sharing protocol between Strathclyde Police, South Ayrshire Council and Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) was signed.
Representatives from South Ayrshire Council, Strathclyde Police, Ayrshire Housing, West of Scotland Housing Association, Hanover Scotland and Link Housing signed the document.
The information sharing protocol provides guidance and a framework for lawful and productive sharing of information between Strathclyde Police, South Ayrshire Council and RSLs in South Ayrshire. This includes the sharing of information relating to Acceptable Behaviour Contracts (ABCs), Unacceptable Behaviour Notices (UBNs), Anti Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs) and Eviction Actions.
It has been designed to ensure that all information is shared legally between the police, Council and RSLs to achieve best practice in the prevention, investigation and detection of anti-social behaviour.
Councillor Douglas Campbell, Portfolio Holder for Housing and Customer First, who signed the document said: "We are committed to protecting the quality of life of people who live in communities across South Ayrshire and enjoy a good quality of life with their neighbours and other people.
"We will not tolerate a small number of people who have no regard for other people and seem intent on disrupting peaceful communities.
"By agreeing to share information we will be able to legally share information and be more efficient in the way in which we prevent, investigate and detect antisocial behavior across South Ayrshire.
"Antisocial behaviour will be not be tolerated; we all have a responsibility to ensure that everyone can enjoy their home without fear or being disturbed."
Jim Whiston from South Ayrshire's main RSL, Ayrshire Housing added: "This initiative means that the police, landlords and the Council know that they can move as a team to challenge bad behaviour as soon as it happens."
Chief Inspector Neil Kerr, Area Commander, South Ayrshire said: "Strathclyde Police is committed to working with our partners to keep people safe. This protocol strengthens our partnership working and is a clear message that antisocial behaviour is unacceptable. By sharing information with our partners we can ensure partnership working is efficient and effective, providing the best outcome for residents of South Ayrshire."
The Antisocial Behaviour etc (Scotland) Act 2004 has given power for the sharing of information, for the legitimate purpose of tackling antisocial behaviour, between a local authority, a Chief Constable and RSLs.
The joint protocol for sharing of information to tackle antisocial behaviour can be viewed by logging on to http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/policies/.