Hull City Council’s Neighbourhood Nuisance Team is helping to keep communities safe and welcoming for everyone.
The team patrols neighbourhoods across the city, responding to concerns raised by residents and tackling issues such as anti-social behaviour, signs of drug use, broken glass and other neighbourhood problems. Their work helps ensure that reports are investigated, so that action can be taken where needed.
But the team’s success relies on residents playing their part, too.
Every report matters
If something doesn’t feel right in your neighbourhood, reporting it to the Council can make a real difference. The team investigates every report and works with residents to understand what’s happening and decide the best course of action.
It works. 98% of residents found it easy to report concerns. And 97% of those who reported anti-social behaviour said they were satisfied with the support they received.
Help us to help you
When reporting anti-social behaviour, it’s important to provide as much information as possible. This can help officers build a clearer picture of what’s happening.
Residents may be asked to complete diary sheets, which provide valuable evidence and can support investigations. Useful information includes:
- Where the incident happened
- When it happened
- Who was involved (if known)
- What happened
Even seemingly small details can help officers take appropriate action.
Working together for safer neighbourhoods
The Neighbourhood Nuisance Team is committed to supporting residents and tackling the issues that matter most to local communities. By reporting concerns and providing information when requested, residents can help the team make a real difference across Hull’s neighbourhoods.
What is a Public Spaces Protection Order?
One of the most important tools used in keeping neighbourhoods safe is a Public Spaces Protection Order – or PSPO, as it’s often called.
A PSPO is a legal power used by councils to help prevent activities in public places that have a negative impact on the community’s quality of life.
PSPOs can be used to address issues such as anti-social behaviour, street drinking, dog control issues and other nuisance activities in specific locations. Anyone who breaches a PSPO may face enforcement action, including a fixed penalty notice or prosecution.
The Neighbourhood Nuisance Team works alongside other partners to enforce PSPOs where necessary and help ensure public spaces remain safe and welcoming for everyone.