Construction News
29/07/2010
CIH Welcomes Home Office Call For Change
![Construction News Image](https://www.construction.co.uk/newsimages/CIH(87).gif)
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) today welcomed Home Secretary Theresa May's intention to review the tools used to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB).
Speaking at the Coin Street Community Centre in London today she said that it was time to 'turn the system on its head'.
Joanne Kent-Smith, CIH Senior Policy & Practice Offer, said: "We are pleased with today's announcement. The Home Secretary's views will echo those of many social landlords, whose thoughts we captured in our May 2010 survey of housing providers.
"The CIH recognises that ASB is a key concern for both tenants and communities and for most social landlords tackling ASB is at the core of its activity.
"The challenges faced by housing professionals are highlighted in the recent survey findings published in 'Taking Action against anti-social behaviour'. The survey results showed two key challenges; the use of existing powers and tools and the complexities of existing solutions.
"This review provides an opportunity to streamline existing tools - to improve effectiveness on the ground and remove some of the complexities and confusion. However, we strongly caution against removing tools which are currently being used to good effect and are protecting communities."
She continued: "ASB is a very complex issue; and as some communities are wary about working directly with the police. The importance of close working relationships between the police, housing providers and other local community agencies should not be underestimated if public confidence and social responsibility is to be enhanced.
"Essentially there should be adequate resources in place locally to both support victims and witnesses of ASB, and to identify and prioritise those at greatest risk."
(CD/KMcA)
Speaking at the Coin Street Community Centre in London today she said that it was time to 'turn the system on its head'.
Joanne Kent-Smith, CIH Senior Policy & Practice Offer, said: "We are pleased with today's announcement. The Home Secretary's views will echo those of many social landlords, whose thoughts we captured in our May 2010 survey of housing providers.
"The CIH recognises that ASB is a key concern for both tenants and communities and for most social landlords tackling ASB is at the core of its activity.
"The challenges faced by housing professionals are highlighted in the recent survey findings published in 'Taking Action against anti-social behaviour'. The survey results showed two key challenges; the use of existing powers and tools and the complexities of existing solutions.
"This review provides an opportunity to streamline existing tools - to improve effectiveness on the ground and remove some of the complexities and confusion. However, we strongly caution against removing tools which are currently being used to good effect and are protecting communities."
She continued: "ASB is a very complex issue; and as some communities are wary about working directly with the police. The importance of close working relationships between the police, housing providers and other local community agencies should not be underestimated if public confidence and social responsibility is to be enhanced.
"Essentially there should be adequate resources in place locally to both support victims and witnesses of ASB, and to identify and prioritise those at greatest risk."
(CD/KMcA)
![](https://www.construction.co.uk/newsimages/1_316295_nottingham.jpg)
14/02/2025
Nottingham City Council has signed a £12.6 million contract with Balfour Beatty to deliver an 85-metre long walking and cycling bridge over the River Trent.
The bridge, which will span the river at 20 metres high, is set to become a key infrastructure link, connecting the north side of the river—wh
![](https://www.construction.co.uk/newsimages/1_316287_gmiconstruction.jpg)
14/02/2025
GMI Construction Group has officially broken ground on one of the largest regeneration projects in Grimsby's history, the transformation of Freshney Place into a vibrant leisure, retail, and food hub, complemented by a modern market.
The redevelopment, backed by both the Government and North East L
![](https://www.construction.co.uk/newsimages/1_316303_salford.jpg)
14/02/2025
Salford City Council has approved plans for the construction of 25 affordable homes across two locations in the city, aimed at providing much-needed supported accommodation for young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
The first development, located on Bridgewater Street in Little H
![](https://www.construction.co.uk/newsimages/1_316304_pentwyn.jpg)
14/02/2025
Work has officially begun on a new 25-metre swimming pool at Pentwyn Leisure Centre, Cardiff, as part of an exciting upgrade to the facility.
The project, being carried out by Cardiff Council’s appointed contractor, is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
The new pool will feature a r
![](https://www.construction.co.uk/newsimages/1_316306_calahomes.jpg)
14/02/2025
Homebuilder Cala has launched a new business division, Cala Southern, as part of its growth strategy across the South of England.
Cala Southern will spearhead the company's westward expansion, enhancing Cala's presence in Dorset, Hampshire and Southern Wiltshire, to meet strong demand for high-qual
![](https://www.construction.co.uk/newsimages/1_316283_byronquarter.jpg)
14/02/2025
Harrow is set to see the creation of 149 new family homes, including new council properties, following the approval of phase one of the Byron Quarter development.
In a partnership between the London Borough of Harrow and Wates Residential, the project will transform underutilised council-owned land
![](https://www.construction.co.uk/newsimages/1_316293_barhale.jpg)
14/02/2025
Barhale and Flannery have partnered with JCB to conduct the first in-field trial of the equipment manufacturer's groundbreaking hydrogen-powered backhoe loader.
The trial, which took place at Lower Penn, a Severn Trent Water project on the outskirts of Wolverhampton, saw the innovative 3CX loader p
![](https://www.construction.co.uk/newsimages/1_316281_mclaren.jpg)
14/02/2025
McLaren Construction Midlands and North is making impressive progress on a major student accommodation development at 77 Talbot Street, Nottingham, with the £25.8m project set to welcome students by September 2025.
The nine-storey building, designed by Leonard Design Architects, is being constructe
![](https://www.construction.co.uk/newsimages/1_316308_manchester.jpg)
14/02/2025
Manchester has been allocated £1.5 million by the Government to support the next phase of regeneration in Collyhurst, located in north Manchester.
The funding forms part of the larger Victoria North regeneration programme, a transformative project aimed at revitalising the area.
The grant will be
![](https://www.construction.co.uk/newsimages/1_316305_overstone.jpg)
14/02/2025
Construction work has officially commenced on Overstone Park Primary School, a state-of-the-art, non-selective, state-funded educational facility at the Overstone Leys development in north-east Northampton.
The milestone was marked by a groundbreaking ceremony which signalled the start of a major p