Introduction

We believe everyone has the right to be housed with a real choice of decent, accessible and affordable housing options, including integrated housing. Community division and segregation can sometimes prevent us making the best use of existing housing. So we promote good community relations wherever possible.

We understand the impact that anti social behaviour (ASB) can have on people's lives, and we have introduced policies and procedures to tackle problems head on. We will not tolerate any form of ASB taking hold in our neighbourhoods, and we work with local communities, the police and other statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure that such behaviour does not go unchallenged.

We are committed to helping make sure that all residents have a good quality of life free from crime, anti social behaviour and social division.

Over the years we have made a substantial contribution to community relations through our policies and initiatives. Examples include our local presence in communities and our long-standing relationship with community groups through the Housing Community Network.

About this section

This section of the site deals with the ways we try to help everyone to live happily in their community. It gives you information on:

• What you can do about anti-social behaviour

• Organisations we partner with to make your neighbourhood a safe and pleasant place to live

• What to do about unknown callers

• Your nearest Housing Executive offices

• How you can get involved in your Community

• How to set up a resident's association or other community group

• Community cohesion and Good Relations

• Neighbourhood warden services

• Rural issues