Renfrewshire Council to consider how community wardens' powers can be strengthened
dailyrecord.co.ukCouncil officers will examine how community wardens' powers can be strengthened in the fight against antisocial behaviour in Renfrewshire.It follows the passing of a motion put forward by Andy Doig, an independent candidate in Johnstone North and the surrounding villages, urging the local authority to build on a recent strategy published on the topic by considering a further review.Doig spoke of "harrowing stories" of bullying and harassment that have blighted communities and emphasised that society must "get a better handle" on this issue.The council agreed to consider the "best practice" of other local authorities on this front, with a report to be made with its findings to the Communities, Housing and Planning Policy Board.Doig said: "There's two ways we can tackle antisocial behaviour.
We can tackle it procedurally and the council's procedures, compared to other councils in Scotland, are very good. They've been commended by other councils for their collaborative approach.
That's one way we can tackle it."We also need to do more to tackle it at the front line, where it actually happens, in our communities, in our villages, in our schemes, in our town centres.
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