There is a known link between alcohol and drug misuse, anti-social behaviour and criminal behaviour, domestic and sexual violence, acquisitive crimes (such as theft, burglary, vehicle crime) and city-centre assaults.
We oversee the delivery of the city's Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy
Our work
We work with:
- partner agencies, such as the Police, to reduce the supply of illegal drugs. We also aim to increase the local community‘s confidence around drug and alcohol misuse through the use of Anti-Social Behaviour Orders and Dispersal Orders on ‘street drinking‘
- pharmacy services, through things like needle and syringe programmes that provide ‘harm minimisation services‘, to make sure they are consistent, effective and safe for all
- schools and NHS Derby City, as well as other partners, to deter young people from misusing drugs and alcohol and to make sure that those who have problems get the help they need from services we have commissioned, such as Young Addaction
- the Police and Council Licensing Teams to make sure that licensing decisions are properly considered and enforced and we carry out a programme of under-age alcohol test purchases at off-licences
- licensed premises in the city centre to encourage responsible and safe drinking initiatives, such as Challenge 25
- the voluntary group, Safe and Sound Derby, to support young people aged under 19 who are at risk of misusing alcohol and drugs and getting involved in anti-social behaviour.
We also carry out campaigns, at key periods such as Christmas, to highlight the risk of domestic and sexual violence linked to excessive alcohol consumption.
The Derby Evening and Night-time Economy Strategy shows a shared approach and commitment by a range of public and private organisations, including the Community Safety Partnership, to tackling the challenges faced in the city in the evening and at night.
The city is aiming for 'Purple Flag' status from February 2012. This status is awarded when a city is safe, welcoming, has a broad appeal to all ages, and is easy to get around. This would include having good transport links and regular, reliable and late-night public transport.
Purple Flag status will underline the city's commitment to providing a stimulating and vibrant night out that will enable economic investment.
