Local Action Teams
Map of ward boundaries
(click on an area to view and link to the Local Action Teams within that area)
(If you cannot see the map animation above, visit the Adobe website and download a free Flash player.)
A Local Action Team refers to:
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any group of local community champions linked directly into the Neighbourhood Policing Structure, who can identify crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour problems in their neighbourhood
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a group who can analyse the local causes and provide the basis for an effective local strategy, agreeing on priorities, generating ideas, appraising options and producing a balanced programme
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a group who can then make it happen by the application of a simple action plan which commissions the work of other agencies including the police to resolve the problem.
Involvement of local residents and businesses are key to ensuring effective responses and crime prevention. Local Action Teams or other neighbourhood action groups provide a mechanism through which information can be shared between local communities and crime and disorder professionals working in their area.
An example of the sort of partnership activity that Local Action Teams can assist with is the identification of local projects to be undertaken as part of the Community Payback scheme. (See www.sussexprobation.gov.uk for further details around how to nominate a project.)
Guidance for LATs
Guidance and useful information has been put together in a document.jpg)
and distributed to LATs to assist them in their work. It also provides helpful information for anyone who is considering setting up a LAT. A copy of the Guidance is available here.
If you are a Local Action Team and you would like to make use of this website to notify your community safety events and news, please contact community.safety@brighton-hove.gov.uk.
Getting in touch with a LAT
Below is a list of Local Action Teams. If you wish to get in contact with the Local Action Team in your area and their details are not provided on the LAT section of this website, please email us at community.safety@brighton-hove.gov.uk, and we will forward it on to the appropriate contact.
Claim forms to help with LAT running costs
There is a small budget to assist with the running costs of LATs. Details of how to apply for expenses are available here.
| Attachment | Size |
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| Microsoft Word - LAT Guidance folder 091020 - website.pdf | 2.82 MB |
| LAT expenses claim form 2010-11 - website.doc | 44.5 KB |