A pilot scheme involving static park wardens in Belfast parks has successfully reduced antisocial behaviour by over 25 percent in three selected parks. The system has been praised by elected representatives at Belfast City Council.
A new system of ' static park wardens ' involving Council staff dedicated to tackling antisocial behaviour in Belfast parks has been lauded after a pilot scheme reduced trouble in three selected parks by over 25 percent.
“They are deployed, as required, to provide a targeted response in parks with identified ASB issues during their working hours which reflect the standard ‘dawn to dusk’ opening hours of our parks. Since the start of the pilot there has been a 26 percent decrease in ASB incidents reported overall at the three park sites when compared to the same months the previous year. 61 ASB incidents were reported during the pilot period compared to the figure of 82 for the year before. This includes a slight increase in figures for ASB reports for the Woodvale Park site.
During the pilot period there was a significant increase in reported ASB in two other park/playground sites in the vicinity of the pilot sites. At Falls Park ASB reports were up from 51 to 66, a 29 percent increase, and at Ohio St playground ASB reports went up from 5 to 9, an 80 percent increase. “There is continuing investment there, with hundreds of kids part of the GAA fraternity, soccer clubs, the park run, and families there on a daily basis. But it is going through a rough period over the last period of months.
Static Park Wardens Antisocial Behaviour Belfast Parks Pilot Scheme Belfast City Council
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Noah Kahan announces huge outdoor show in BelfastThe Stick Season singer is heading to Belfast for the first time to play Belfast Vital
Read more »
Popular North Belfast Business Purchases Belfast BarMcKenna's bar in Belfast's Sailortown area is set to reopen under new ownership after being purchased by the owners of Ben Madigan's Bar and Kitchen. A refurbishment and rebranding will take place in the coming months.
Read more »
Limelight Belfast Granted Permission to Use Old Belfast Telegraph Print Hall for Conferences and EventsThe Limelight Belfast has received full planning permission to convert the old Belfast Telegraph Print Hall into a conference center and events/entertainment space. The application was approved unanimously by the Belfast City Council Planning Committee. The site is located on the ground floor of a Grade B2 listed building on Royal Avenue.
Read more »
Top Ten Indian Takeaways in Belfast as Voted by Belfast Live ReadersBelfast Live readers share their recommendations for the best Indian takeaways in Belfast and Northern Ireland. Find out the top ten as voted by the readers.
Read more »
Belfast's favourite Indian takeaway as voted for by Belfast Live readersOur mouths are watering just thinking of the fantastic eateries shortlisted
Read more »
Antisocial behaviour park warden pilot in Belfast sees 25% drop in troubleFalls Park, which has seen a 29 percent increase in antisocial behaviour, will be the next park to be included in the pilot
Read more »