A council is taking action to reduce anti-social behaviour and create safer neighbourhoods.
Mid Sussex District Council is supporting Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week, running from June 29 to July 5, by highlighting ongoing work to address ASB through enforcement, public engagement and collaboration with Sussex Police.
Cllr Anne-Marie Cooke, cabinet member for communities and communications, said: "Everyone deserves to be safe in their own neighbourhood.
"By working closely with residents, communities and partners, we are taking practical action to tackle anti-social behaviour, reduce harm and keep Mid Sussex safe and welcoming."
The council is encouraging residents to report incidents to help identify trends and target resources more effectively.
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"See it, report it" is the council’s central message during ASB Awareness Week.
One area of focus is anti-social car cruising, particularly on the A2300 off Jobs Lane in Burgess Hill and the Birches Industrial Estate in East Grinstead.
A renewed Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) has helped reduce complaints in Burgess Hill by almost 60 per cent since 2020.
The council and Sussex Police are hosting outreach events during the week.
They will be in Burgess Hill marketplace on July 1, Haywards Heath Orchards Shopping Centre on July 2 and East Grinstead Town Centre High Street on July 3.
