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Written question asked by Mike Amesbury (Labour) on Friday, 14 April 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 April 2023. It was answered by Chris Philp (Conservative) on Monday, 24 April 2023 on behalf of the Home Office.

Anti-social Behaviour: Weaver Vale

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she plans to take to tackle anti-social behaviour in Weaver Vale constituency.

Answer

On 27 March we published the ASB Action Plan. The ASB Action Plan commits to tackling ASB across five key themes: stronger punishment, making communities safer, building local pride, prevention and early intervention, improving data, reporting and accountability for action.

This plan is backed by £160m of funding. This includes up to £60m to fund an increased police and other uniformed presence to clamp down on anti-social behaviour, targeting hotspots. Initially we will work with 10 police force areas, but from 2024 will support a hotspot approach across every police force area in England and Wales.

We are also providing up to £50m to support the provision of Immediate Justice, by issuing out of court disposals with conditions to swiftly repair any damage – the aim being for them to start within 48 hours of the offence. This will start in 10 initial trailblazer police force areas and be rolled out nationally in 2024.

As at 31 December 2022, Cheshire Constabulary has recruited 316 additional uplift officers against a total three year allocation of 300 officers. The force has been allocated 120 additional uplift officers in the final year of the Uplift. Cheshire Constabulary’s funding will be up to £242.6m in 2023/24, an increase of £9.8m when compared to 2022/23

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
180086
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Anti-social behaviour Weaver Vale
Link
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