Hard core anti social behaviour is to be targeted by Willenhall Liberal Democrats reports Liberal Democrat Group Leader councillor Ian Shires.
Figures show that in general anti social behaviour has reduced across Willenhall, but go and tell that to residents living near to the linear walkway off Stroud Avenue, Short Heath and those living near to the children’s play area in Brereton Road, New Invention and see what response you get.
Residents from both areas approached members of the Willenhall Local Neighbourhood Partnership (LNP) for help at their last meeting.
“Everyone recognises that kids need space to let off steam, but what is going on in these areas goes beyond what is reasonable” said Ian. Residents told members of the LNP that they were subjected to attacks on property, foul language during drinking sessions which in some cases go on till the early hours.
It is clear that a traditional approach to this sort of problem just does not work. Responsibility for tackling the long term, hard core, causes cuts across a number of agencies. When they act in isolation the problem moves away to another area for a while and then returns.
“What is needed is a multi agency approach” said Ian, “and with that in mind Liberal Democrat councillors in Short heath and Willenhall North have asked Walsall Partnership’s Community Action Tasking Group to intervene” concluded Ian.
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