Public order

Public order

This subtopic outlines the main powers available to local authorities (LAs) to keep public order in their areas and tackle incidents and patterns of anti-social actions. It covers:

•
the remedies contained in the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (ABCPA 2014)
•
general power to prosecute, defend or appear in any legal proceedings contained in section 222 of the Local Government Act 1972 (LGA 1972)
•
non-statutory enforcement powers specific to LAs
•
LA power to create byelaws
•
common law powers

Remedies contained in the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (ABCPA 2014)

ABCPA 2014 received Royal Assent on 13 March 2014 and has reformed the tools available to LAs, police and other agencies for dealing with anti-social behaviour (ASB). The aim of the legislation was to consolidate remedies and to make the process simpler and more effective. In July 2014, the government issued new statutory guidance which is regularly updated—Reform of anti-social behaviour powers: statutory guidance for frontline professionals.

The Home Office published the Anti-social behaviour principles developed by the Anti-social Behaviour Strategic Board to describe a consistent approach

To view the latest version of this document and thousands of others like it, sign-in with LexisNexis or register for a free trial.

TAKE A FREE TRIAL

Latest Local Government News

Bundle pagination error amounted to a procedural irregularity (RP v Barnsley Metropolitan District Council)

Local Government analysis: The Upper Tribunal (HESC Chamber) set aside the decision of the First-tier tribunal, in relation to an appeal by RP against her two sons’ Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The appellant’s argument that errors in bundle pagination made it difficult her to navigate the hearing thus putting her at a disadvantage, was accepted and considered to amount to procedural irregularity. Additionally, the First-tier tribunal had accepted that the EHCPs required changes to be made for clarity, but had not ordered the required changes to be made on the basis that they would be made at an anticipated review. That amounted to an error of law. Written by Tamara Dasht, associate at Browne Jacobson LLP.

Welsh Government announces £24m loan scheme for housing land development

The Welsh Government has allocated £24m in loan funding through its Land for Housing scheme to enable the development of more than 600 new homes across Wales. The funding supports land acquisition for both social and market housing developments, with loans being repaid and reinvested when construction funding is secured. The announcement highlights a previous £3m loan to Wales & West Housing for land in Grangetown, Cardiff, which led to the development of 100 affordable social rent homes. The scheme aims to contribute to the Welsh Government's target of delivering 20,000 new low carbon social homes during the current Senedd term.

Welsh Government announces £1.5m child poverty grant funding for 25 organisations

The Welsh Government has announced the allocation of £1.5m to 25 organisations working with families in poverty across Wales, through its Child Poverty Innovation and Supporting Communities grant for 2025-2026. This initiative will link to at least one of the objectives of the child poverty strategy for Wales, strengthen capacity for collaborative efforts and improve communication and knowledge transfer in relation to addressing child poverty both locally and regionally. Recipients include: Abergele Community Action for youth employment initiatives, National Youth Arts Wales for creative workshops in Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent. The funded projects will enhance organisational capacity, align with the Child Poverty Strategy for Wales and improve local and regional communication.

DESNZ announces £630m public building energy upgrade funding allocation

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has allocated £630m for energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings, including schools, hospitals and care homes, as part of Phase four of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme. The funding covers installations of heat pumps, solar panels, insulation and double glazing. An additional £102m from the Green Heat Network Fund will support heat network developments in England. The programme aims to deliver taxpayer savings of £650m annually until 2037 through reduced energy costs. Major recipients include the University of York (£35m), Liverpool City Region (£30m) and Northumbria NHS Foundation Trust (£14m).

View Local Government by content type :

News