Efforts to combat anti social behaviour in Hull city centre are paying off thanks to a partnership between Hull BID’s Support Officers and Hull City Council’s Neighbourhood Nuisance Anti-Social Behaviour Team.

Retailers are also playing a key part, according to Team Leader Graham Paddock. Graham revealed that during the first half of 2012 the Team’s efforts resulted in four ASBOs being issued.

The Team, which includes two Anti-Social Behaviour Officers, also agreed an Acceptable Behaviour Contract with an individual who was causing problems in the city centre.

In addition they supported Humberside Police and British Transport Police by visiting schools, and they sent more than 50 letters to individuals involved in alcohol-related nuisance.

Graham said: “We engage with shops and businesses in the city centre to tackle nuisance behaviour and we have formed excellent working relationships with retailers.”

Kathryn Shillito, Hull BID City Centre Manager, added: “Hull BID continues to work very closely with the Neighbourhood Nuisance Anti-Social Behaviour Team.

“There have been some real successes as a result of the close communication between our BID Support Officers who deal directly with anti-social behaviour issues that are raised by our member businesses, and the Team.”

SUPPORT OFFICERS: Mark Andrews (right) and Raich Orr working in partnership with Hull City Council.

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