Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)
Councils are reviewing anti-social behaviour strategies and addressing concerns impacting licensing decisions and resident satisfaction.
Haringey Council is reviewing and updating its anti-social behaviour (ASB) strategy, establishing a new governance group in October 2026. In September 2026, Kensington and Chelsea Council's Leadership Team noted a rise in ASB cases, impacting housing repair satisfaction. Conversely, Sutton Council's Housing, Economy and Business Committee heard in September 2026 that ASB reduction targets were exceeded, with cases falling from 42 to 19 per 1,000 homes. A report to Tower Hamlets' Overview & Scrutiny Committee in March 2026 showed tenant satisfaction declined due to ASB handling.
In Hackney, licensing decisions are being influenced by ASB concerns; a Stoke Newington bar's late-night licence bid faced scrutiny in August 2026, and a Dalston venue's licence was curtailed in July 2026 due to noise and public nuisance. Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Law Enforcement Team increased patrols by 71% in the first half of 2026 to tackle ASB. Bexley Council approved its 2026-2030 Community Safety Strategy in April 2026, prioritising ASB.
Haringey's Community Safety Partnership discussed ASB in October 2026, and Bexley's Community Safety Scrutiny Project Sub Group met in September 2026 to plan a review of ASB arrangements. Anti-social behaviour is conduct that causes or is likely to cause harassment, alarm, or distress to individuals or communities. Councils have previously extended Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) to address ASB, such as Waltham Forest Council in August 2025.
Key facts
- Haringey Council is reviewing and updating its ASB strategy and establishing a new governance group in October 2026. Source
- Kensington and Chelsea Council's Leadership Team noted a rise of 20 new ASB cases in Q1 2026, reported in September 2026. Source
- Sutton Council exceeded ASB reduction targets, with cases falling from 42 to 19 per 1,000 homes, reported in September 2026. Source
- Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Law Enforcement Team increased patrols by 71% in the first half of 2026 to tackle ASB. Source
- Bexley Council approved its 2026-2030 Community Safety Strategy, prioritising ASB, in April 2026. Source
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This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 15 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.