Mayo County Council
ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR STRATEGY
2010 - 2014
AS ADOPTED
14th NOVEMBER 2011
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Table of Contents
Page(s)
1.0
INTRODUCTION
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2.0
MISSION STATEMENT
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3.0
DEFINITIONS
5-6
4.0
PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVES
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5.0
PREVENTING AND REDUCING ANTI-SOCIAL
BEHAVIOUR
(First Principal Objective)
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5.1
Policies
8 - 11
5.2
Procedures
11 – 20
6.0
COORDINATION OF SERVICES
(Second Principal Objective)
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7.0
PROMOTING COOPERATION WITH OTHER
PERSONS / BODIES
(Third Principal Objective)
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8.0
PROMOTING GOOD ESTATE MANAGEMENT
(Fourth Principal Objective)
23 - 24
9.0
LEGISLATION UNDERPINNING THE STRATEGY
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APPENDIX 1 (a)
ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR COMPLAINT FORM
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APPENDIX 1(b)
ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR COMPLAINT FORM 2
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Mayo County Council (also known as “the Council” or “local
authority”) has a duty to manage and control dwellings let under
the Housing Acts within its administrative area, with a view to
securing and protecting the interests of tenants and their families
in the peaceful occupation of their homes.
Under Section 35 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act
2009, all housing authorities must adopt an Anti-Social Behaviour
Strategy. This is a reserved function of each local authority.
This Strategy will apply to areas where Mayo County Council has
Tenancy Dwellings, Chapter 4 Tenancy Dwellings (RAS & Social
Leasing) & Relevant Purchaser Dwellings (Tenant Purchase).
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2.0 MISSION STATEMENT
Mayo County Council will endeavour to manage the issue of AntiSocial Behaviour by establishing a clear and impartial system of
prevention, investigation and intervention in order to provide a
safe and secure environment for all our tenants.
Mayo County Council will not tolerate Anti-Social Behaviour and are
committed to the preservation of the peaceful occupation of all
dwellings for which it is responsible.
Mayo County Council will investigate all complaints of Anti-Social
Behaviour in an efficient, fair, and impartial manner.
Mayo County Council will take all appropriate steps, in accordance
with best practice as set out in this strategy, to prevent and reduce
Anti-Social Behaviour.
Mayo County Council will take all feasible and appropriate steps to
encourage an ethos of good community and personal behaviour
among all our tenants.
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3.0 DEFINITIONS
There is a substantial amount of legislation that underpins this strategy.
Set out below are the definitions of Anti-Social Behaviour, Nuisance Behaviour and Estate
Management as set out in legislation:
Anti-Social Behaviour
(a) the manufacture, production, preparation, importation, exportation, sale, supply,
possession for the purposes of sale or supply, or distribution of a controlled drug
(within the meaning of the Misuse of Drugs Acts 1977 and 1984)
(b) any behaviour which causes or is likely to cause any significant or persistent danger,
injury, damage, alarm, loss or fear to any person living, working or otherwise
lawfully in or in the vicinity of a house provided by a housing authority under the
Housing Acts 1966 to 2002 or Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000, or
a housing estate in which the house is situate or a site and, without prejudice to the
foregoing, includes
(i)
violence, threats, intimidation, coercion, harassment, or serious obstruction of
any person,
(ii) behaviour which causes any significant or persistent impairment of a person’s
use or enjoyment of his or her home, or
(iii) damage to or defacement by writing or other marks of any property, including
a persons home.
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Nuisance Behaviour
Behaviour causing or likely to cause harassment or distress to other persons which
would, if continued diminish the quality of life of others. This includes drinking in public
places, noise pollution, indiscriminate burning, litter pollution, illegal dumping,
abandonment of vehicles, trespass and dog/horse or other animal related nuisance.
Estate Management
(a) the securing, or promotion of the interests of any tenants, lessees, owners or
occupiers, whether individually or generally, in the enjoyment of any house, building
or land provided by a housing authority under the Housing Acts, 1966 to 2009 or
Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000,
(b)
the avoidance, prevention or abatement of anti-social behaviour in any housing
estate in which is situate a house provided by the local authority under the Housing
Acts 1909 , or a site, and Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
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4.0 PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVES
Section 35 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 stipulates that every AntiSocial Behaviour Strategy must contain the principal objectives set out below:
1. To
prevent
and
reduce
Anti-Social
Behaviour.
2. To coordinate services within the Council that are directed at dealing
with,
preventing
or
reducing
Anti-Social
Behaviour.
3. To promote cooperation with other persons / bodies, including An
Garda Síochana, in the performance of their respective functions in
relation to preventing / reducing Anti-Social Behaviour, in order to
avoid duplication of effort between Mayo County Council and the other
person / body in performing their functions (to adopt a multi-agency
approach).
4. To promote good Estate Management.
The following Sections set out the policies, procedures, initiatives and other actions the
Council is taking to achieve these objectives.
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5.0 PREVENTING AND REDUCING ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
5.1 POLICIES
Mayo County Councils policies in relation to addressing issues of Anti-Social Behaviour are
detailed as follows:
5.1.1
Complaints
It is the policy of Mayo County Council to investigate all complaints of AntiSocial Behaviour via Anti-Social Behaviour Complaints Form (see Appendix 1),
and an investigation will be initiated within seven days of its receipt.
Complainants will be notified of the progress of their complaint and of the final
outcome.
5.1.2
Exchange of Information
Mayo County Council will exchange information with / request information from
An Garda Siochana, and any other necessary bodies, in accordance with
Section 15 of the 1997 Act as amended, when carrying out investigations into
Anti-Social Behaviour.
5.1.3
Challenging the Perpetrators
It is the policy of Mayo County Council to interview / challenge / caution the
perpetrators of Anti-Social Behaviour.
5.1.4
Legal Remedies
Mayo County Council will pursue legal remedies, including court orders for
eviction and exclusion, where necessary.
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5.1.5
Dwellings Used for Drug Dealing
The Council may seek repossession of any dwelling managed by the Council
where the dwelling itself has been used for the manufacture, production,
preparation, importation, exportation, sale, supply, possession for the purpose
of sale or supply, or distribution of a controlled drug. In certain circumstances
it will be deemed more appropriate to consider an excluding order, see 5.1.6
below.
5.1.6
Excluding Orders
The Council will consider the provisions of Section 3 of the 1997 Act, as
amended, where a member of a tenant’s, relevant purchaser’s, Chapter 4
tenant’s household is or has been engaged in Anti-Social Behaviour, particularly
drug dealing
5.1.7
Refuse / Defer a Letting
The Council will consider the refusal / deferral of the making of a letting of a
dwelling to an applicant, including Chapter 4 applicant, where it considers that
the applicant is or has engaged in Anti-Social Behaviour.
The following measures will apply in respect to all applications:
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Applicants who fail to declare previous convictions and/or instances of antisocial behaviour shall have their application refused.
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Housing applicants who are vetted and shown to have convictions in a
Court of Law for sale and supply of a controlled substance under the Misuse
of Drugs Acts shall be deferred from the housing list for a period of 5 years
(60 months) from the date of completion of sentence or date of last offence
whichever is the later.
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Housing applicants who are vetted and shown to have convictions in a
Court of Law for Public Order offences which may be related to the Housing
Legislation definition of anti-social behaviour shall be deferred from the
housing list for a period of 1 year (12 months) from the date of completion
of sentence or date of last offence whichever is the later.
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The Council will also consider a refusal / deferral where the applicant has
failed to provide information requested which the Council considers
necessary, including information relating to persons residing with or
proposing to reside with the applicant, or if it is not in the interests of good
estate management.
5.1.8
Refuse to Sell a Dwelling
The Council will consider refusing to sell a dwelling to an applicant, including
under the Incremental Purchase Scheme (part 3), the Affordable Dwelling
Purchase Arrangements (part 5), and the Tenant Purchase of Houses where it
considers the applicant is or has engaged in Anti-Social Behaviour, and / or if it
is not in the interests of good estate management.
5.1.9
Vetting
All applicants for housing by the Council will be subject to vetting in relation to
Anti-Social Behaviour before a final decision is made. As part of its vetting
procedure the Council will request information under Section 15 of the 1997
Act as amended from An Garda Siochana, and other agencies if necessary.
All information relating to Anti-Social Behaviour in respect of applicants for
housing and prospective occupants, will be considered and may lead to refusal
/ deferral as outlined above.
5.1.10
Rehousing Following Eviction / Exclusion
Any persons who are the subject of an excluding order, or eviction on grounds
of Anti-Social Behaviour will not be considered for rehousing. Tenants evicted
will be regarded as having deliberately rendered themselves homeless and will
not be re-housed by the Council.
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5.1.11
Legislation not yet Enacted
Mayo County Council will implement at the appropriate time relevant parts of
legislation which are due to be enacted but which to date are not yet in force.
5.1.12
Use of Transfers
The Council may refuse a transfer or defer a transfer of tenancy to any tenant
where it has reason to believe the tenant has been involved in Anti-Social
Behaviour/Breach of Letting Agreement or against whom any accusations of
Anti-Social Behaviour are being investigated. Every case will be treated on an
individual basis. The tenant will be fully informed of the reasons for the
refusal/deferral.
5.1.13 Chapter 4 Tenancies(Private Lettings)
In the case of Chapter 4 tenancies, where a landlord is allowing the anti-social
behaviour of his/her tenants to continue unchallenged or is not co-operating
fully with the local authority/Gardai in addressing the anti-social behaviour of
the tenants, the local authority may take such action against the landlord up to
and including the suspension or cancellation of rent payments otherwise due to
the landlord under the Rent Agreement.
5.2 PROCEDURES
Mayo County Councils procedures in addressing issues of Anti-Social Behaviour, from the
making of the complaint to the final resolution of the case, are detailed as follows:
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o Phase One - Making the Complaint
5.2.1
The Complaint
Mayo County Council will accept and deal with written complaints of Anti-Social
Behaviour against tenants, relevant purchasers & Chapter 4 tenants within its
area of responsibility. Allowance will be made for, and assistance provided to
individuals with literacy difficulties or a physical/intellectual incapacity
rendering them unable to write.
5.2.2
The Complainant
The person making the complaint will be known as the complainant.
5.2.3
The Respondent
The person against whom the complaint is made will be known as the
respondent.
5.2.4
Where to Make the Complaint
If a person believes he/she is a victim of Anti-Social Behaviour they should
make contact immediately with the local Housing Office to make a complaint or
use a public representative to do so. Complaints will also be accepted from
recognised residents associations within a particular housing development. The
Council will only accept complaints via completion of Anti-Social Behaviour
Complaints Form. Complainants will be advised that all complaints have to be
referred to an Garda Síochana for verification of complaint and for possible
investigation.
On submission of fully completed Complaint Form an
investigation will be initiated within seven days.
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5.2.5
Confidentiality
The names and addresses of complainants are kept confidential and are not
divulged to the respondent or to any person acting on his/her behalf.
If information given by a complainant who fears reprisal would likely disclose
his/her identity, that information will be kept confidential and will not be
divulged to the respondent. However, if it is essential for the respondent to
know the true nature and extent of the complaint, the complainant is advised
that the information would need to be furnished to the respondent in the
interest of fairness, and in these circumstances the complainant will be asked if
they wish an investigation to proceed on foot of the complaint.
If the complaint itself would tend to identify the complainant, then he/she is
made aware of this and asked if they wish an investigation to proceed on foot
of the complaint. If it emerges that the behaviour complained of is regular or
ongoing the complainant may be advised to keep a log of incidents indicating
for example the date, time, location, identity of perpetrator and description of
behaviour which can be submitted to the Council to assist in the investigation.
5.2.6
Anonymous Complaints
Anonymous complaints are treated with caution and generally do not warrant
investigation, but they will be noted. However, if a series of separate
anonymous complaints are received against one person / household then it is
reasonable to assume that there may be substance to the complaints and an
investigation may be initiated on that basis. The Council will investigate
allegations of anti social behaviour if information of same comes into the public
domain e. g. court reports in local newspapers.
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o Phase Two - Investigating the Complaint
5.2.7
Vexatious Complaints
In deciding whether or not to investigate complaints, preliminary inquiries may
be made to ensure that complaints are not vexatious or without substance and
to establish, where possible, the reliability and credibility of complainants.
5.2.8
Categorising the Complaint
Before an investigation commences the complaint itself is categorised as any of
1.
Anti-Social Behaviour (drug related)
Manufacture, production, preparation, importation, exportation, sale,
supply, possession for the purposes of sale or supply, or distribution of a
controlled drug (within the meaning of the Misuse of Drugs Acts)
2. Anti-Social Behaviour (not drug related)
Any behaviour which causes or is likely to cause any significant or persistent
danger, injury, damage, loss or fear to any person living, working or
otherwise lawfully in or in the vicinity of a house provided by a housing
authority under the Housing Acts 1966 to 2009, or a housing estate
in
which the house is situate and without prejudice to the foregoing includes
violence, threats, intimidation, coercion, harassment or serous obstruction
of any person.
3. Other, such as Minor Nuisance Behaviour.
Nuisance complaints, which do not fall within the Categories above can, and
often do, constitute a breach of the letting agreement, therefore these
complaints will be investigated and treated as breach of tenancy.
The following are indicative of the types of behaviour under each category and
will be priorities as follows:
Anti-Social Behaviour (drug related)
Drug activity as per legal definition
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Anti-Social Behaviour (not drug related)
Non drug related criminal activity
Joyriding
Violence/Harassment/Intimidation
Racism
Vandalism
Selling Alcohol
Squatters/Illegal Occupiers
Noise/Disturbance
Children Nuisance
Pet/Animal Nuisance
Indiscriminate Burning
Physical Condition of Property
Litter Pollution/Illegal Dumping
Abandonment of Vehicles
Drinking Alcohol in Public
Unauthorised commercial activity
5.2.9
Inquiries
Mayo County Council will carry out such investigations and inquiries as it
considers necessary to establish whether there is a reasonable basis for
believing that the respondent is or has engaged in Anti-Social Behaviour.
Where the Council is satisfied that a complaint relates to Anti-Social Behaviour,
either by virtue of the nature or persistence of the behaviour it will inform in
writing the HSE, the Gardai, Department of Social Protection and other
statutory agencies as may be required on a case by case basis of the complaint
and the investigation, and will seek written submissions.
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5.2.10
Case Conference
In the event that the Council forms the opinion that there are significant
underlying causes to the pattern of Nuisance Behaviour or to the pattern of
Anti-Social Behaviour which could be dealt with by way of support or input
from other agencies, the Council will call a case conference which may involve
among others, the HSE, Gardai, Department of Social Welfare and Probation
Service. A case conference can be called at any stage during the investigation
process.
The Case Conference is attended by the Housing Officer or a nominated officer
and representative of other agencies will be invited to attend. The case is
discussed in detail at the conference and a collective decision is made which
may include the following:
5.2.11
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Specific supports from agencies involved.
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Await Investigation by other Agencies
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Final Warning Letter
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Seek Exclusion Order
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Notice to Quit/Eviction.
First Letter to Respondent – Anti Social Behaviour
The respondent is written to by registered post and requested to attend for
interview within seven days.
This can be done early in the investigation
particularly if there is no reason to doubt the reliability and credibility of the
complainant.
However, in the case of serious Anti-Social Behaviour, such as drugs, violence,
threats, etc., information will have been requested in writing from An Garda
Siochana prior to interview. Details of information provided by the Gardaí and
other relevant agencies will be kept on record.
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The letter will describe the nature of the complaint in general terms, the name
of the staff member to contact, and that the interview will give them an
opportunity of presenting their point of view.
In the case of Chapter 4 tenancies the landlord is notified of the investigation
and the reasons for it. In Chapter 4 tenancies the landlord will also be asked to
contact the tenant directly and inform the tenant of the process under the
Private Rented Tenancies Board. The tenant should be warned by the landlord
and the Council that should they engage in Anti-Social Behaviour they risk
losing all social housing support in the event that a Termination Notice is
served and upheld by the Private Rented Tenancies Board.
5.2.12
Second Letter to Respondent – Anti Social Behaviour
If there is no response within seven days a second letter is sent by registered
post indicating that failure to present for interview could result in termination
of tenancy and/or legal proceedings, should investigation substantiate the
complaint.
5.2.13
Final Letter to Respondent – Anti Social Behaviour
If there is no response within seven days of the second letter, a final written
request to attend for interview within seven days of the date of the letter is
sent by registered post. This letter will give in general terms the nature of the
complaint and will again warn that failure to make contact to arrange for
interview could result in termination of tenancy and/or legal proceedings,
should investigation substantiate the complaint. Copies of all written
correspondence with alleged perpetrators are kept on record. If it is deemed
appropriate a house call will be made.
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5.2.14
Respondent’s Interview
The respondent is interviewed and informed that the interview is exploratory
and part of a process of investigation. The definition of Anti-Social Behaviour is
explained to them as is the nature of the complaint. The relevant clause in the
tenancy agreement (if appropriate) is also explained. They are given an
opportunity to respond to the complaint. They may also submit any rebutting
material or information, and for this purpose a second interview can be
arranged. They are informed of the possible consequences should the Council
form the belief that there is substance to the complaints of Anti-Social
Behaviour, including termination of tenancy (in the case of tenancy dwellings
and Chapter 4 tenancy dwellings), or excluding order (in the case of the
aforementioned dwellings and in the case of relevant purchasers). Third parties
and representatives may make submissions and representations in writing in
relation to any respondent. The respondent will be allowed the opportunity to
sign any minutes taken. Should they decline, a note to this effect and stated
reason for such will be included on file.
5.2.15
Minutes of Interviews
A written record (minute) of the respondents’ interviews are made. Minutes of
interviews are signed by the investigating officer.
5.2.16
Rebutting Evidence / Further Inquiries
If, at the second interview, the respondent submits rebutting material then
further inquiries will be carried out if warranted. They are again informed of
the possible consequences should the Council form the belief that there is
substance to the complaints of Anti-Social Behaviour.
A written record
(minute) is made of this interview and kept on file.
5.2.17
Additional Complaints
Any additional complaints received after the initial interview will be subject to
the same inquiries.
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5.2.18
Legal Representations
If respondent engages legal representation during the course of investigation
process the Council may also engage legal advice.
o Phase Three - Deciding on Appropriate Action
5.2.19
Representations / Submissions
In deciding the appropriate course of action the Council will consider any
representations, submissions, documentation and observations made to it by or
on behalf of the respondent, and any other relevant matters.
5.2.20
Options
Having fully considered all relevant information relating to the investigation the
investigating officer, may conclude any one of the following to be the most
appropriate course of action:
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No action warranted
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Mediation
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Tenant Training
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1st.Warning
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2nd.Warning
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Final Warning
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Excluding Order
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Termination of tenancy
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5.2.21
Considerations
In deciding the appropriate course of action to take the following will be
considered:
5.2.22
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The seriousness of the complaint
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The reliability of the information grounding the complaint
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The response of the respondent to the complaint
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The history of past behaviour (if any)
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The adequacy of alternative measures
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The interest of good estate management
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All information / submissions / representations received
Written Agreements
The respondent may be requested to attend for further interview in order to
confirm the decision of the Council, particularly in the case where a written
agreement is being entered into regarding future behaviour. The consequences
of breaking the terms of the written agreement can be explained at this
interview.
5.2.23
Respondent Informed of Decision
The respondent will be informed in writing of the decision of the Council.
5.2.24
Warning / Final Warning
If the decision is to issue a warning or final warning then the respondent is
informed of the consequences if further substantiated complaints of Anti-Social
Behaviour are made. In Chapter 4 tenancies this should be issued by the
landlord having regarded the reasons for the serving of the notice.
5.2.25
HSE Notified
The Council formally notifies the HSE of a pending eviction.
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5.2.26
Appeals
Applicant/Tenant may appeal Mayo County Councils decision within seven days
of date of said notification. The Director of Services may delegate consideration
of an appeal to appropriate staff member(s). An Appeal must be in writing and
set out in full the grounds of the appeal.
5.2.27
Health and Safety of Staff
The Council will not tolerate any assaults, threats, intimidation, obstruction,
harassment or interference with its employees who are involved in the
implementation of this policy and may institute legal proceedings against any
person engaged in such activity.
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6.0 CO-ORDINATION OF SERVICES
The services within Mayo County Council that among others, have a role in dealing with
issues of Anti-Social Behaviour are as follows:
6.1
County Council Area Offices
Complaints of Anti-Social Behaviour are made at the local area office. There are
seven area offices of Mayo County Council based in Ballina, Ballinrobe, Belmullet,
Castlebar, Claremorris, Swinford, Westport.
6.2
Traveller Accommodation Liaison Officers
There are two Traveller Accommodation Liaison Officers employed by Mayo
County Council. They work with travellers on a day to day basis on
accommodation issues and will also be involved in the investigation of any
nuisance/anti-social behaviour allegations made.
6.3
Social Workers
There are two Social Workers employed by Mayo County Council. They work with
tenants and general public on a day to day basis and will also be involved in the
investigation of any nuisance/anti-social behaviour allegations made.
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7.0 PROMOTING CO-OPERATION WITH OTHER PERSONS /
BODIES
Mayo County Council is committed to adopting and promoting a multi-agency approach
when taking steps to prevent, reduce and combat Anti-Social Behaviour within its areas
of responsibility.
Under Section 15 of the 1997 Act, as amended, the Council has the statutory right to
request / exchange information with certain relevant bodies for the purpose of any of
their functions under the Housing Acts 1966 to 2009, and these include:

An Garda Síochana

Criminal Assets Bureau

Dept. of Social and Family Affairs
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HSE
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Other Housing Authorities

Approved Bodies
This provision is widely utilised by Mayo County Council in seeking to combat Anti-Social
Behaviour in its estates.
For the purposes of exchanging information and promoting co-operation with outside
agencies the Council will contact these bodies where appropriate, particularly An Garda
Síochana.
Behaviour Warnings and Civil Orders or ASBOs are issued by the Gardai or the District
Court on application by the Gardai. Although these orders are not issued by Mayo County
Council, full cooperation will be given to An Garda Siochana in their role in relation to
Behaviour Warnings and Civil Orders (ASBOs). The Council will also take into
consideration any information available from An Garda Siochana in relation to the issuing
of Behaviour Warnings and Civil Orders under the Criminal Justice Act 2006.
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8.0 PROMOTION OF GOOD ESTATE MANAGEMENT
Section 1 of the 1997 Act, as amended, defines Estate Management as follows:
(a) the securing, or promotion of the interests of any tenants, lessees, owners or
occupiers, whether individually or generally, in the enjoyment of any house, building
or land provided by a housing authority under the Housing Acts, 1966 to 2002 or
Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000,
(b) the avoidance,
prevention or abatement of anti-social behaviour in any housing
estate in which is situate a house provided by the local authority under the Housing
Acts 1966 to 2002 , or a site, and Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
Part (b) of the above definition has already been addressed in this strategy under
Principal Objective One. However, further initiatives for preventing and reducing AntiSocial Behaviour, as well as ways in which it is hoped to promote the interests of tenants,
lessees, owners or occupiers in the reasonable enjoyment of any dwelling provided by
the Council are detailed below.
8.1
Communicating to Tenants / Residents
Mayo County Council will make the contents of this Strategy available to all its
tenants / residents by way of residents meetings, tenants handbook, tenant
training, Council website, etc.
As part of this campaign, the Council will make it clear that it will not tolerate AntiSocial Behaviour.
8.2
Tenant Training
The Council will organise pre-tenancy training for all new tenants. Attendance at
this training is compulsory for all new tenants.The functions of the Council and the
services provided are explained. The obligations of tenants are outlined and the
tenancy agreement is fully explained with particular emphasis on tenant
involvement and behaviour.
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8.3
Community Support
The Council will develop community support structures with the assistance of the
Community and Enterprise Section of Mayo County Council.
8.4
Security and Crime Features
The Council will incorporate security and crime features into the design of Local
Authority housing developments.
8.5
Recreational Facilities
The Council will support the provision of recreational facilities and support services
for children and teenagers in Local Authority housing developments or within a
reasonable distance of these developments.
8.6
Communication
The Council will encourage regular communication with housing development
representative associations and bodies through our network of Area Offices and
Town Council Offices which will help identify problems at an early stage.
8.7
Research Best Practice
The Council will research and implement where practicable best practice in relation
to estate management and anti-social behaviour prevention.
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9.0 LEGISLATION UNDERPINNING THE STRATEGY
The measures adopted by Mayo County Council to tackle Anti-Social Behaviour can vary
according to the circumstances of each case. The Council will have regard to the relevant
legislative requirements/provisions in considering each case. The legal powers and
remedies available to the Council presently are the following:
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Housing Act 1966, as amended by
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Housing Act 1970
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Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1992
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Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997
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Traveller Accommodation Act 1998
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Residential Tenancy Act 2004
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Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009
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Conveyancing Act 1881
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Freedom of Information Act 1997
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APPENDIX 1(a)
ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR COMPLAINT FORM
Complainants Name:
Complainants Address:
Complainants Contact Tel No:
Name of Person(s) about whom
complaint is being made:
Address of person(s) about whom
complaint is being made:
Date of incident:
Location of incident:
Nature of Complaint: (Including times, dates, other witnesses as detailed as possible)
Reported to Gardai (Yes
No
) Name of Garda Station:
Garda Station Stamp
Local Authority Stamp
Name of Garda reported to:
Garda Reference Number:
Name(s) of any witnesses to
incident
I hereby declare that the foregoing information I have supplied to Mayo County Council is truthful
and accurate.
SIGNATURE OF COMPLAINANT:______________________ DATE: _______
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APPENDIX 1(b)
ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR COMPLAINT FORM 2
TO BE COMPLETED BY STAFF OF LOCAL AUTHORITY
Complaint received on behalf of
Local Authority by:
Date complaint received:
Date complaint passed on for
investigation:
Does complaint refer to: (Categorises defined by Anti-Social Behaviour Strategy)
Anti-Social Behaviour (drug related)
Yes
No
Anti-Social Behaviour (not drug related)
Yes
No
Other, such as Minor Nuisance Behaviour Yes
No
If yes - date complainant
acknowledged:
If no – date complainant notified:
Date investigation proceedings
commenced:
Signed: _______________________________ Date: _________________________
(Investigation Officer)
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