Bath-based housing association Curo is working closely with Avon & Somerset Police as part of efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour in the community.
Joanne Olive, Gary Williams, Jordan Mould and Mils Vaughan | Photo © Curo
The partnership, which sees two Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) working alongside Curo colleagues in its offices on the Lower Bristol Road each week, aims to build communities while improving response times in cases of anti-social behaviour.
Curo’s Tenancy Compliance team holds regular strategic-level meetings with the police Chief Inspector to discuss how it can work towards shared goals, such as a plan to prevent violence against women and girls.
Gary Williams, PCSO, said: “I usually come into Curo’s offices around three times a week. It’s a really good collaboration that works well.
“Together, we’re problem-solving and helping to keep communities safe.”
Mils Vaughan, Compliance Advisor at Curo, added: “The police and Curo’s anti-social behaviour policies overlap hugely, so working closely with the PCSOs helps us to be consistent in our actions.
“Developing good relationships with the neighbourhood teams is important, and sharing information between the two agencies helps us to react to incidents quickly and efficiently.”
Every Wednesday, the Curo team meets with the police to discuss priorities and understand pressure points.
Curo recently supported the introduction of Operation Trespass to counteract cuckooing and county lines drug dealing.
Andrew Snee, Curo’s Director of Tenancy Management and Compliance, said: “It’s incredibly valuable to have the police working hand-in-hand with my team.
“We’re not just working together when things go wrong; our long-term partnership means more rounded support for customers, helping to keep the communities we serve stronger and safer.”
Scott Hill, Avon and Somerset Police Chief Inspector, added: “We really value the strong relationship we’ve built up with Curo over many years. It enables us to work together and positively find solutions to any problems that arise.
“We both have the same goal: to make B&NES the best place to live, work and visit.”
