Anti-social Behaviour

Tools we Use

Good Neighbourhood Agreements

What are they?
Good Neighbour Agreements are usually voluntary agreements between landlords and their tenants, but can also be used by other agencies and organisations, such as Community Safety Partnerships and local residents.

The term Good Neighbourhood Agreement is a generic term that can cover a range of interventions with varying names. The following are all types of Good Neighbourhood Agreements:

• Estate Agreement
• Tenant Code/Charter
• Community Promise
• Estate Agreement
• Neighbourhood Agreement

What are they used for?
Good Neighbourhood Agreements can be used for different purposes and in different ways. Their primary aim however is to promote positive behaviour and to enforce the following messages:

• Clear indication that there is commitment from the landlord to tackling anti-social behaviour.
• Encouragement to residents to share responsibility and promote positive behaviour.
• Commitment to wider strategies in operation within the community and demonstration of partnership working.
• Reinforcement of existing tenancy agreements.

They can also be used in conjunction with other enforcement and preventative measures to address anti-social behaviour. For example tools such as anti-social behaviour orders, injunctions and acceptable behaviour contracts.

What have we done?
Homes for Islington is committed to using the appropriate tools that are available to us to tackle anti-social behaviour. We have consulted with residents who have supported us in the introduction of these agreements and we have looked to implement their use across several of our estates.

We now have Good Neighbourhood Agreements in place on the following estates:

Mayville Estate
Download a copy of the agreement (pdf file 33.8Kb)

Haslam Close
Download a copy of the agreement (pdf file 90.8Kb)

Brecknock Estate
Download a copy of the agreement (pdf file 34.5Kb)

Central Street
Download a copy of the agreement (pdf file 34.9Kb)

If you are a resident on one of these estates and would like to sign up to the agreement then please download a form and return to your area housing office.