Tough measures for neighbours from hell

Families who cause misery to those living nearby are being offered a 'last-chance' to turn around their behaviour.

The government has published a package of measures designed to bring relief to communities plagued by nightmare neighbours.

Backed by a £1.25 million award, the scheme follows a review of the country's toughest nuisance cases. Special 'action areas' will see greater help for parents, extensions of existing anti-social behaviour orders (Asbos), and the possible threat of eviction for persistent offenders.

It is hoped the moves will rehabilitate Britain's worst families who cause misery to thousands of neighbours.

Home Office Minister Hazel Blears, who announced the measures yesterday, said: "Having nuisance neighbours may sound trivial to some, but the reality can be pure hell for the individuals and communities affected."

"In the worst cases, the anti-social behaviour of one or two families can hold whole streets to ransom, causing residents to live in fear of vandalism, abuse or harassment, day in day out."

Police and councils are already using warnings, Acceptable Behaviour Contracts, Anti-Social Behaviour Orders or the threat of eviction against nuisance neighbours. Research shows that 39 per cent of families and individuals reported that enforcement action such as Asbos had helped change their behaviour for the better.


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