Local Authority Insight Series - Effectively tackling ASB

November 1, 2021

Join expert Housing barrister, Kuljit Bhogal and Susan Taylor, Senior Solicitor at Capsticks as they outline the latest thinking for social landlords on effectively tackling ASB.

Lockdown has led to a new surge in anti-social behaviour with data from the Housing Ombudsman, Resolve ASB and the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) showing an increase in complaints during the pandemic.

In July 2021, The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and the charity Resolve ASB published the results of a jointly commissioned YouGov poll on ASB in which 36% of respondents said ASB had got worse since lockdown, with high numbers showing dissatisfaction with police and council responses. Meanwhile, the Housing Ombudsman's most recent quarterly report found that anti-social behaviour concerning tenant behaviour is the second most complained about issue it deals with, after disrepair.

So, what are the most effective ways that social landlords can tackle ASB? Join expert Housing barrister, Kuljit Bhogal – author of Cornerstone on Anti-Social Behaviour (Bloomsbury), and Susan Taylor, Senior Solicitor at Capsticks as they outline the latest thinking on effectively tackling ASB. Together, the panel will explore:

Which ASB tools are most effective for local authorities and landlords?
In what circumstances can these be used and how can these be deployed most effectively?
Where are the gaps in the armoury?
When is mediation or community remedies appropriate?
When is possession appropriate and how is this changing as lockdown ends?

About the speakers

Kuljit Bhogal

Barrister, Cornerstone Barristers and author of Cornerstone on Anti-Social Behaviour (Bloomsbury).

"Knowledgeable, approachable, solid and dependable" Legal 500
“She is thorough, pragmatic and someone who thinks outside the box” Chambers UK

Kuljit is ranked as a leading barrister by Chambers UK (Social Housing and Local Government) and the Legal 500 (Social Housing and Local Government).

In her public sector work she acts predominantly for local authorities, housing associations and health bodies. In her private sector work Kuljit acts for private landlords and developers.

Her local authority experience goes back over 20 years and she can advise on the full range of local authority functions. She is able to provide policy and strategic advice at the most senior levels. She has an excellent understanding of the pressures faced by public bodies and registered providers and is well able to service their needs.

She is able to provide advice quickly and efficiently and is able to provide practical solutions whilst working in partnership with her clients.

She is available and accessible to her clients on an informal basis and is able to discuss matters on the phone or in conference and outside of hours as required.

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Susan Taylor

Senior Solicitor, Capsticks

Susan is best known for her extensive expertise in housing management law, for which she has worked on high-profile and Court of Appeal cases.

As well as being a Senior Solicitor, Susan has many years’ experience of lecturing ILEX Students, and has experience as a non-executive director of one of the largest federated social housing groups in the North West.

Susan has over 19 years’ experience of working in house as a Solicitor for a local authority, and a housing association. She also has several years’ experience in private practice. She has been described as “the go to person”, and “an excellent mentor".