Decision details

The item started at 15.45

NDM5475 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Recognises the negative impact that housing related anti-social behaviour can have on people and on their health and well-being;

2. Notes the findings of the Welsh Government’s research “Wales Anti-Social behaviour: Policy and Practice Review” as a foundation for further action; and

3. Calls on relevant public and third sector organisations to work together more effectively to address housing related anti-social behaviour.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Insert as new point 2 and renumber accordingly:

 

Believes that anti-social behaviour policies and procedures are most effective when focused on early intervention, prevention, and cooperation between agencies.

Amendment 1 was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

Amendment 2 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

In point 2, after ‘findings’ insert ‘and key recommendations’.

Amendment 2 was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

Amendment 3 - Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

Delete point 3 and replace with:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure that relevant public and third sector organisations work together more effectively to address housing related anti-social behaviour.

Amendment 3 was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

Voting on the motion and the remaining amendments under this item was deferred until Voting Time.

Amendment 4 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Recognises the extensive overlap between areas such as housing, anti-social behaviour, community safety and policing, and believes that housing related anti-social behaviour could be more effectively tackled if all these areas were to be devolved.

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
41	0	11	52

Amendment 4 was agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM5475 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Recognises the negative impact that housing related anti-social behaviour can have on people and on their health and well-being;

 

2. Believes that anti-social behaviour policies and procedures are most effective when focused on early intervention, prevention, and cooperation between agencies;

3. Notes the findings and key recommendations of the Welsh Government’s research “Wales Anti-Social behaviour: Policy and Practice Review” as a foundation for further action;

4. Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure that relevant public and third sector organisations work together more effectively to address housing related anti-social behaviour; and

5. Recognises the extensive overlap between areas such as housing, anti-social behaviour, community safety and policing, and believes that housing related anti-social behaviour could be more effectively tackled if all these areas were to be devolved.

 

For	Abstain	Against	Total
41	0	11	52

The motion as amended was agreed.