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Peter Black and South Wales West Liberal DemocratsRepresenting Aberavon, Bridgend, Gower, Neath, Ogmore, Port Talbot, and Swansea |
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Alley-gating is key weapon in fight against anti-social behaviour says Assembly Member
February 6, 2007 4:00 PM
The Welsh Liberal Democrat Assembly Member for South Wales West, Peter Black, has welcomed today's decision by the Welsh Assembly to give Councils more power to deal with anti-social behaviour by installing gates to block alleyways.
Trials by South Wales Police have shown significant reductions in crime when alley gates have been installed and Mr. Black is keen to see the scheme extended to take in communities in Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend.
"I welcome this initiative," said Mr. Black. "Complaints about anti-social behaviour form a large part of the correspondence I receive. Often constituents are concerned at large gatherings of youths in secluded areas such as alleyways near their home. Only last night I spent an hour and a half in a PACT meeting discussing this sort of issue with local residents and the Police. The fact that local Councils now have the power to gate off these areas will be very helpful."
"The key to making a success of this policy lies in the resources that are made available to local Councils to carry out gating work where it is required. Where this scheme has been trialed we have seen reductions in crime levels and a consequent saving in Police time and money. The Home Office and the Assembly Government have a unique opportunity. If they invest a comparably small amount of money now, then they will be able to free up vital funds and officers for other duties. I look forward to resources being made available to introduce such schemes in Bridgend, Neath, Port Talbot and Swansea."
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