IT'S your call. That's the message to residents who want to tackle the problems which blight their neighbourhood.

Householders can already report everything from abandoned vehicles to litter and graffiti on the York Pride Action Line - 01904 551551.

But from Monday anyone wanting to report non-urgent antisocial behaviour, from nuisance neighbours, to intimidation and harassment, will be able to use the same number.

The move is thanks to the Home Office, which has appointed York as one of 47 "Together" action zones, aimed at cracking down on antisocial behaviour.

The reporting line, which will route calls to either the local authority or the police, has also been backed by City of York Council, the Safer York Partnership, North Yorkshire Police.

Council operators will be available on weekdays between 9am and 5pm, while messages will be collected from an answer machine at other times. The police switchboard operates 24 hours-a-day.

Laura McGillivray, York council's deputy chief executive, said: "The new line will make it even easier for people to report a wide range of antisocial behaviour issues, simply by calling the 551551 number.

"We hope the information will help us tackle problem issues, though residents should still contact the police for urgent problems."

Jane Mowat, director of Safer York Partnership, said: "Antisocial behaviour is a growing problem in York, as in many other cities throughout the country.

"It is crucially important that residents come forward to report their concerns so that persistent problems can be tackled.

"The York Pride Action line has now broadened its scope to include non-urgent antisocial behaviour, which means there is just one number to call for all concerns about antisocial behaviour."

Home Office Minister Hazel Blears said: "What we're saying is simple - it's your call. Pick up the phone and make a difference. Together we can tackle antisocial behaviour.

"We have made good progress in tackling the unacceptable behaviour of the minority of people and reclaiming our communities for the law-abiding majority.

"But there is still more to do. We need the people of York to play their part too and take some responsibility for where they live.

"York has made a clear commitment to step up their response to antisocial behaviour and I want people in these areas to come forward and report what is bothering them."

Updated: 10:41 Saturday, September 24, 2005