Neighbour Problem Contacts
The Community Housing Group - Incorporating Wyre Forest Community Housing - Saturday November 22, 2008
Who to contact
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| Problem | Who to contact | How they can help |
|---|---|---|
| Threats and Violence | Police | The police can make an arrest under public order or protection from harassment acts. |
| Wyre Forest Community Housing (if they are a tenant) | We can enforce our tenancy conditions. | |
| Noise Problems | Environmental Health (Wyre Forest District Council) | Environmental Health have powers to control excessive noise levels, stop noise from hi-fi's and disconnect burglar and car alarms and so on. |
| Litter | The council has a duty to keep public land litter-free. They can issue fixed penalty notices for leaving litter and issue street litter control notices. | |
| Wyre Forest Community Housing (if the litter is on our land) | We can remove litter, and recharge the offender. | |
| Build up of rubbish | Environmental Health (Wyre Forest District Council) | Environmental Health can force people to remove rubbish. |
| Wyre Forest Community Housing (If it is our property) | We can make people clean up buildings. | |
| Dog nuisance |
Environmental Health Wyre Forest District Council) | Barking dogs may be a noise nuisance. The council can designate land where owners commit an offence if they do not clear up dog mess. |
| Police | The police can take action if the dog is dangerous. | |
| Wyre Forest Community Housing (if the dog owner is our tenant) | We can enforce our tenancy conditions. | |
| Unruly children | Social Services | Social Services can provide support or make orders. |
| Wyre Forest Community Housing (if the parents/guardians are tenants) | We can enforce our tenancy conditions. | |
| People with mental health problems | Community Mental Health Team/GP | Agencies can arrange care and support. |
| Abandoned vehicles | Wyre Forest District Council | The council can remove and dispose of vehicles unlawfully abandoned. |
| Wyre Forest Community Housing (if on our property) | We can arrange the removal of abandoned vehicles. | |
| Repairing vehicles as part of a business, from a home | Wyre Forest District Council | The planning department can enforce planning controls. |
| Wyre Forest Community Housing (if on our property) | We can enforce our tenancy conditions. | |
| Untidy gardens whose condition affects the area | Wyre Forest District Council | The planning department can enforce planning controls. |
| Wyre Forest Community Housing (if on our property) | We can enforce our tenancy conditions | |
| Racial harassment | Police | The police can take action against any criminal offence. |
| Wyre Forest Community Housing (if victim or offender is tenant) | We can enforce our tenancy conditions and provide support. | |
| Offensive, indecent phone calls | BT and the police | BT and the police can help in legal action. |
| Malicious letters or written abuse | Police | The police can charge people with this criminal offence. |
