Litter picks, community catch-ups and lots of partner events were on the menu for Futures and our customers during last week’s (30 June – 6 July) Antisocial Behaviour Awareness Week.
We took part in the national campaign led by Resolve, to show our commitment to helping prevent, manage and solve antisocial behaviour (ASB) for our 10,700 homes.
We were joined by young and keen litter picker Cooper, a 12-year-old boy from Langley Mill, Derbyshire who along with a neighbour goes out each week to collect rubbish on his street and a nearby green space where children play.
Cooper said: “My neighbour got some litter pickers a while ago so every now and again we’d go and clear rubbish, but over the last few months we’ve been going out every Sunday.
“There were a lot of people who littered here and just left it to other people to clear, but now they’re even helping as well. I just like making the environment better, and it’s easier to play football too!”
Throughout the week we hosted or joined events with local partners, including Northamptonshire Police, West Northamptonshire Council, Derbyshire Constabulary's local Safer Neighbourhood Team, Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, Amber Valley Borough Council's Community Safety team and Live Life Better Derbyshire.
Carl Harper, Communities Manager at Futures said: “We’re proud to support this national campaign to take a stand against antisocial behaviour and promote safer communities, as everyone deserves to feel safe and secure in their home.
“It’s been great to see colleagues out in the community with customers and our partners across the East Midlands. We all have different responsibilities and powers, so by working together we're better placed to raise awareness and support our customers and their community.”
Rebecca Bryant OBE, Chief Executive of Resolve, said: “ASB is not low-level. It can have a devastating and long-lasting impact on individuals and communities and often escalates to increasingly harmful behaviour.
“We are delighted that Futures is backing this vital campaign. It is only through strong local partnerships that we can meet the growing challenge of ASB and ensure people feel safe where they live.”
If you'd like support with ASB, please click here for information about how we can help as well as tips and advice.
