A YORK MP has spoken in Parliament about the issue of antisocial behaviour after receiving a string of complaints from constituents.

Julian Sturdy, the MP for York Outer, questioned Government plans to deal with the problem after being told about antisocial behaviour in Rawcliffe and Clifton Without.

Speaking during Home Office questions, Mr Sturdy asked about plans for “community triggers”, which could mean the police and council being obliged to respond quickly to reports of antisocial acts.

He said: “Antisocial behaviour is constantly brought to my attention through surgeries or people writing to me. My question was triggered by issues in Rawcliffe and Clifton Without regarding play parks and when they get secured and problems occurring later in the evening with youths.

“For too long antisocial behaviour has wreaked havoc upon our communities and ruined people’s lives. “I am delighted to learn that the Government is consulting on a proposal called community triggers. This initiative will empower local people to force local authorities to take action should enough people demand such action.

“Antisocial behaviour should not be tolerated, and I can assure York’s residents that I shall continue to push for a robust Government stance on the matter.”

Mr Sturdy said he had also received complaints about antisocial behaviour from residents in Haxby, Copmanthorpe and Strensall. He asked: “How will my constituents in York Outer be able to use the proposed community triggers to force police authorities and local councils to tackle anti-social behaviour?”

Home Office Minister James Brokenshire said: “I am grateful to my honourable friend for highlighting the proposal on which we are consulting, which aims to enable communities to ensure that the police and local councils come together to respond to complaints that perhaps are not being addressed effectively.”