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The guidance explains the neighbourhood planning system introduced by the Localism Act, including key stages and considerations required.
You can help make your local area safer in a number of different ways.
This page provides more information about the Know Your Neighbourhood Fund.
Have a say in development in your area by joining a neighbourhood planning group, or starting one of your own.
Disputes with neighbours - noisy neighbours, barking dogs, statutory nuisances, high hedges, mediation and when your council can step in
Statistics on residency-based school absences and attainment data for pupils by gender, free school meal eligibility and ethnicity.
Get crime maps and statistics for your area.
Find out how you can help support local libraries, including taking on ownership and management.
Local speed limits are set by the council
Joint Ministry of Justice and Home Office strategy to refresh Integrated Offender Management.
How councils deal with complaints about noise at night, intruder alarms, construction noise and loudspeakers in the street.
Report a noise problem like loud music, noisy pubs, neighbour's parties or barking dogs to your local council
Independent research report by the Centre for Housing Policy at York University on lifetime neighbourhoods
Report a crime by calling the police or Crimestoppers if you want to remain anonymous
Report a crime or antisocial behaviour by calling the police, or Crimestoppers if you want to remain anonymous
This paper identifies the effect of neighborhood peer groups on childhood skill acquisition
Outcomes landlords must deliver about engaging with other relevant parties so that tenants can live in safe and well-maintained neighbourhoods and feel safe in their homes.
Report a street light problem to the local council - they are responsible for installation and maintenance of street lighting
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