Published on:
14
May 2026
Clackmannanshire Council is committed to working with our partners in Police Scotland to tackle antisocial behaviour and disorder in our communities.
Council leader Ellen Forson and her depute, Councillor Graham Lindsay, along with Council staff, met with Police Scotland in response to growing concerns about recent rise in disorder, particularly in Alloa town centre.
The meeting, which had a clear focus on youth disorder, was organised in recognition of the importance of working together to respond to concerns raised by residents following recent incidents involving groups of young people.
The discussion was positive and constructive, with several actions agreed to help tackle the problem.
These include increased preventative measures, direct engagement with young people, and closer working with parents and carers, school-based police officers, and community partners and national organisations.
Police patrols had already been stepped up in the area, alongside ongoing work to help young people understand the consequences of anti-social behaviour.
It was acknowledged that young people are an important part of the community and deserve safe places to socialise and spend time with friends.
Youth engagement will continue throughout the coming months, alongside further discussions with partners to identify additional opportunities and activities for young people.
Partners also recognised that the voices of young people will be central to shaping effective solutions and helping communities work together to create a safer and more positive environment for everyone.
Council leader Ellen Forson said: “While the vast majority of young people behave responsibly, everyone deserves to live in a community where they feel secure and safe from harm, and that also extends to our town centres where people live but also where they work, shop and socialise.
“We recognise that the problems of disorder and anti-social behaviour can cause real alarm and distress to our residents, and that if left unchecked, anti-social behaviour can escalate into more serious types of crime or disorder.
“But we also must acknowledge that there is no easy fix, the reasons behind anti-social behaviour can be complex and our collective aim must be to prevent this behaviour before it begins.
“We are committed to working with our partners at Police Scotland as they deal robustly with any identified criminality, but we must try to address root causes of this behaviour, alongside other support agencies.”
Chief Inspector Garry Smith said: “Police Scotland remains committed to working in partnership with local authorities, community organisations, schools, housing associations and football clubs to tackle anti-social behaviour and criminality throughout Clackmannanshire.
“Through a multi-agency approach, we continue to target the issues that matter most to the local communities, ensuring residents feel safe in their neighbourhoods and public spaces.
“We have dedicated patrols, intelligence led operations and youth engagement initiatives which remain central to our ongoing strategy.
“Particular focus has been placed on football related disorder, where a small minority of individuals continue to engage in unacceptable behaviour linked to fixtures and rivalries.
“We continue to address the growing dangers associated with the illegal use of off-road bikes. The reckless use of motorcycles, quad bikes and electrically modified bikes poses a serious risk to motorists and pedestrians. These are often used without insurance, registration or appropriate safety equipment and are frequently linked to wider anti-social behaviour and criminality.
“We would encourage members of the public to continue to report incidents of anti-social behaviour to us on 101, your assistance remains vital in helping us protect our communities.”