Impact of Crime and Policing Bill to be discussed at upcoming conference

How the Crime and Policing Bill 2024-25 will impact the work of Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) will be the headline topic of an upcoming conference discussing anti-social behaviour.

The keynote sessions of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Conference will explore the role of environmental health and the new powers of the Bill as it passes through parliament.

The Bill will be covered in two sessions, the first led by Rebecca Bryant OBE, Chief Executive of Resolve, who are the UK's leading experts in tackling anti-social behaviour and enhancing community safety.

Rebecca will be giving a comprehensive overview of the Bill, including addressing the new Respect Orders and guidance around fly-tipping using the existing powers under the Environmental Protection Act.

That will then be followed by a session looking in-depth at the key changes and implications for current legislation and what it means for environmental health, led by speakers Dr Tim Everett, a former CIEH President and trainer and researcher in Environmental Health Law, and Kuljit Bhogal KC, a Public Law Barrister with Cornerstone Barristers.

Other highlights of the conference include a case study on a high-profile fly-tipping incident in Lichfield, Staffordshire earlier this year, presented by James Johnson, CIEH Trustee and Regulation & Enforcement Manager at Lichfield District Council.

The incident in Watery Lane near the city saw almost 30 tonnes of waste dumped blocking the road and leaving residents and businesses cut off, leading to national and international headlines. The authority has recently charged a man and a limited company in connection with the incident.

Also on the agenda for the conference is James Alexander from the Local Government Association (LGA) giving insights and a progress update on the LGA’s 2024 ASB survey, and Dr Vicky Heap, Associate Professor in Criminology at Sheffield Hallam University, who will be speaking about reflections from research on the use of Community Protection Notices.

Nikki Pearson, Head of Events and Membership Engagement at CIEH, said:

“We’re delighted to present a packed and hugely informative agenda at this year’s CIEH Anti-Social Behaviour Conference. With a diverse line-up of expert speakers, delegates can expect deep insights into the evolving landscape of anti-social behaviour policy and enforcement.

“From the latest developments in the Crime and Policing Bill to a case study on a major fly-tipping incident, the conference is a must-attend for professionals committed to making a real impact in their communities and anyone interested in this area of work.”

The half-day conference is open to CIEH members and non-members and takes place on Wednesday, 25 June – for the full programme and to book a place visit: https://www.cieh.org/events/2025/june/cieh-asb-conference/