Ross Thomson

The council’s team is being assisted by Police Scotland’s Community Policing service which has been remodelled and is now known as Problem Solving teams.

This involves dedicated teams working across day and night shifts to ensure improved consistency with the same officers providing these duties.

Inspector Alistair Anderson, from Wishaw Police Office, added:“Tackling antisocial behaviour across our communities continues to be a priority for Police Scotland and this can only be achieved through strong partnership working.

“The success of this initiative in reducing complaints, disorder and other associated issues cannot be understated.

“And I believe our communities are reaping the benefits of our close working relationship.

“The newly-created Local Problem Solving Teams are specifically tasked to identify and tackle emerging problems before they escalate into significant issues.

“I am confident that, by working in partnership with the Antisocial Response Officers, this initiative will continue to deliver first class results across North Lanarkshire.”