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WDH never underestimates the harm antisocial (ASB) or nuisance behaviour can cause and how simple every day activities such as going to the shops or visiting family who may live nearby can become very difficult - especially if people are fearful of intimidation or targeted behaviour from others.

It is antisocial behaviour (ASB) awareness week, and WDH are highlighting the importance of being a good neighbour, being kind and being respectful.

We work closely with our partner agencies such as the Police and Wakefield Council to help tackle antisocial (ASB) and criminal behaviour. This is a very important part of our work in creating confident communities for our customers.

This week is antisocial behaviour (ASB) awareness week organised by RESOLVE and to support this the Community Safety team will be posting information, advice, and focal points of the work the team do throughout the week. Starting with dealing with crime prevention.

This year WDH is celebrating 10 years of its annual Love Where You Live awards which recognises young achievers and community heroes in the Wakefield district who make a positive difference to their communities.

Sandra and Rob Burns, aged 69 and 72, from Castleford became Care Link customers following Rob’s stroke in September 2020. Sandra said: “Our lives changed overnight after Rob had his stroke. When we heard about Care Link, we just knew it would give us and our children peace of mind. They all work and can’t always be here straight away in an emergency, so having that extra support when we need it is fantastic for us all.”

WDH is demonstrating its commitment to building better places to live and creating confident communities through a multi-million-pound investment at Tombridge Crescent in Kinsley. The scheme will not only improve the properties for residents but will help to reduce antisocial behaviour and neighbour disputes caused by parking issues.

Planning has been secured for WDH to provide 77 affordable new homes in Wakefield in partnership with Rula Homes, on a 5.76-acre site at City Fields, Wakefield East.

WDH has started work on a new £3.5 million development to provide more affordable housing in Hellifield, near Skipton, North Yorkshire.

David Wing joins from Chesterfield Borough Council. WDH has recruited a new Service Director as it continues on its ambitious digital transformation to ensure it is providing fit for the future IT systems and the highest levels of support to its customers.