An operation aimed at reducing anti-social behaviour in Anfield has been held by the Private Sector Housing team. The day, called a “community impact day”, was arranged after the Council received intelligence about threats to vulnerable tenants. The event was attended by various organisations including the Safer Stronger Communities team, Streetscene, Merseyside Police, and volunteers from the Breckfield Centre. Local councillor, Billy Marrat, was also present.
17 privately rented properties that were identified by the checks to have no landlord license will be subject to enforcement action. In addition to these, 21 licensed properties across four streets were inspected. Officers are looking into any license condition breaches and any housing hazards found. Council staff talked to residents of the community and offered advice on how to address issues with drug dealing and fly-tipping. Information leaflets were also distributed.
Merseyside police conducted searches in the area and retrieved a sharp-edged instrument. Staff from the Breckfield Centre removed white goods from alleyways, while also litter picking around the area. Councillor Laura Robertson-Collins, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, stated that the aim of the initiative was to address concerns raised by local residents and to “improve the lives of the local community”. She added that similar operations will be implemented in the future. A further community impact day has already been planned for the end of February in Anfield.
Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Chris Taylor explained that operations like this one occur all year long in Merseyside. They have been implemented successfully as a tactic to target criminal activity and keep the streets safe. While significant resources have been invested into tackling serious crimes, efforts must be made to address issues such as drug dealing and anti-social behaviour. Any information provided by the public can become a direct result of action against these types of crimes. Authorities continue to ask the public to make this their priority, in turn, improving the security of the neighbourhood. If residents are anxious about privately rented property issues, they can reach out to privatesector.housing@liverpool.gov.uk
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