Stratford-on-Avon District Council's community safety team have been shortlisted for a national award in the category of 'local authority of the year'. The award recognises their outstanding commitment to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) and promote safer communities.
The Resolve ASB Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in the field of community safety, recognising the efforts of teams and individuals who go above and beyond to reduce harm, support victims, and build stronger neighbourhoods. The Resolve Awards are the sector's most prestigious and coveted awards.
A summary of the nomination read "The Council's multi-faceted, strategically coordinated response has set a benchmark in partnership working - one that is both innovative and deeply committed to community safety. At the heart of these successes is Stratford District Council's Community Safety Team, which integrates ASB Officers, a CCTV Team, Community Safety Project Officers- all working under the framework of the South Warwickshire Community Safety Partnership. The team coordinates cross-agency strategies, supports victims, encourages early intervention, and ensures that Stratford-on-Avon remains a safe place to live, work, and visit."
Cllr Natalie Gist, Portfolio Holder for Law & Governance, said: "I'm delighted that the community safety team has been shortlisted for this national award recognising their role in tackling ASB within Stratford-upon-Avon and the wider District. I am very proud of their work, and the team has worked tirelessly to introduce a comprehensive approach through early intervention programmes and use of ASB powers, increased detection of incidents through enhanced CCTV and the introduction of a Public Space Protection Order. The team work closely with Warwickshire Police, Towns and Parish Councils, business and partners to address issues with targeted approaches. The team will continue to build on this work and identify new approaches as a part of the new South Warwickshire Community Partnership Plan for 2025-29."
For more information about the Resolve ASB Awards, visit https://www.resolveuk.org.uk.
