Cole-Hamilton files parliamentary motion on antisocial behaviour

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has filed a parliamentary motion on antisocial behaviour which calls on the Scottish Government to strengthen police and community responses to ensure that all reports of antisocial behaviour are taken seriously and effectively addressed.

Mr Cole-Hamilton previously raised this issue with the First Minister, John Swinney, as he called on the SNP government to address antisocial driving across the country.

The Scottish Liberal Democrat leader is also calling for councils to be given powers to install and operate speed cameras in their areas so that communities are empowered to help tackle antisocial driving.

Mr Cole-Hamilton said:

“I am tabling this motion because I have seen the incredibly harmful impact of antisocial behaviour on the communities it blights.

“I recently raised the issue with the First Minister in the Scottish Parliament after chairing a community meeting in South Queensferry, where residents spoke of the antisocial driving and racing going on in their streets.

“I believe that one of the ways we can address this is by giving councils the power over speed cameras in their areas. This will enable them to install the cameras in known hotspots and use the revenues from speeding fines to adopt road safety measures.

“Nobody should have to suffer the misery caused by antisocial behaviour. It’s time we used the powers of our parliament and Scottish local authorities to work together towards a lasting solution.”