Our newly integrated community support team plays a vital role in maintaining the safety and enjoyment of our local areas for both visitors and residents
By focusing resources where they're needed most, the team will serve as the "eyes and ears" of the community, providing visible, intelligence-led patrols and rapid responses to local concerns, working closely partners like Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Forestry and Land Scotland, and Nature Scot to resolve these.
The team can take action or provide advice and support on developing issues which can be resolved by early intervention.
Tackling antisocial behaviour
The team helps tackle a range of antisocial behaviour issues that can affect the quality of life for our residents. These can include noise nuisance, drunken or abusive behaviour, drug-related concerns, youth disorder, fly-tipping, graffiti, fly-posting and road safety issues.
Promoting positive visitor behaviour
We're proud to welcome visitors to our beautiful area. The team are on hand to offer friendly advice on responsible visitor behaviour, including guidance on wild camping and leaving no trace, helping to ensure that everyone can experience the outdoors while respecting the environment and our local communities.
Working with partners
The team works in close partnership with Police Scotland and a range of key agencies to address serious and sensitive issues that impact community safety and wellbeing. This includes collaborative efforts to tackle people trafficking, exploitation, prostitution, hate crime, radicalisation, and the safeguarding of vulnerable individuals. By fostering strong relationships and sharing information effectively, the team helps identify risks early and contributes to a coordinated, multi-agency response that protects those most at risk.
In addition, the team works closely with community resilience groups to help communities prepare for and respond to emergencies. This proactive approach strengthens local resources, builds trust, and ensures that communities are better equipped to handle emergencies when they arise.
Community engagement is also central to promoting safety and awareness. The team delivers joint home safety visits with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, supports road safety initiatives such as Bikeability, and runs the Junior Warden programme in schools. These initiatives empower individuals and young people to understand their role in building safer, more resilient communities.
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