Dear All,
Thank you again for signing and sharing the petition. Every signature helps and every share gets us more exposure and greater recognition of the extent of the problem.
And on that note, if you live in the North East and Cumbria, the BBC would like to hear your stories.
“Hello everyone,
I work for the BBC’s North East and Cumbria investigation team. We’re looking into anti social behaviour in the region as we’re highlighting it through a number of news pieces. We’re not trying to give anywhere a bad name, but show how it impacts locals.
I’d love to hear from anyone in the area with experience of anti social behaviour, and you can also be anonymous if you’re worried about repercussions.
Thanks in advance,
Calum”
I know it’s a big step to share your stories but it could make a huge difference and this young man seems genuine, professional and kind.
You can contact him on 07517619499 or calum.grewar@bbc.co.uk
Information for those of you fighting your own battles against Antisocial Behaviour and illegal drug use in your communities.
I have found ASB HELP useful. They can point you in the right direction.
On our Estate we have also involved the OMBUDSMAN. You need to contact the Housing Ombudsman if you’re a Council Tenant and the Local Government Ombudsman if you’re a private resident living on a Council maintained Estate.
https://complaints.lgo.org.uk/portal/
https://www.housing-ombudsman.org.uk/
Other things that might/might not help are …..
Contact your own MP for support. If you have not already done so, you can find details for your MP by typing your postcode into this website: https://members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP
Citizens Advice provide free, confidential and impartial advice. Their goal is to help everyone find a way forward, whatever problem they face. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
Legal advice: You can search for a legal representative through the Law Society on their website: https://solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk/
Victim Support are a national charity giving free and confidential help to victims of crime, witnesses, their family, friends and anyone else affected across England and Wales. Helpline: 0808 1689 111 https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/
Contact your GP who can help you access support for your mental health and wellbeing.
MIND are a charity offering mental health support. You can call 0300 123 3393, email info@mind.org.uk or visit https://www.mind.org.uk
Mental health crisis support: If you are facing a mental health crisis, including thoughts of suicide, we suggest you contact your local mental health trust’s crisis team.
If you are at risk of harm or believe a crime has been committed, please contact the police. Call 999 in an emergency. Non-emergency reports can be made via 101 or online (this includes historic allegations).
Good luck, keep well and please keep sharing
Maddy