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Night-Time Economy Systems Maps

Mapping the night-time economy at a local level to reduce unequal harms

Derby

Taxi marshals and street wardens do not support early evening users of night-time economy

Benefit of overt police patrols

Bar staff and supervisors receive inadequate training on at-risk customers

Placing police officers in city centre means residents in other areas will see less police presence

Police allocation is based on reported crime, not perceived sense of safety

Reduced police, ambulance and statutory service capacity

Lack of gambling education and early intervention to mitigate against young people's (online) exposure

Young people exposed to harms in city centre due to lack of positive green spaces

Street pastors keep night-time economy users safe in the city centre on weekends

Cost of policing night-time economy met by rates payers not the companies that profit

Work in primary care to increase numbers in alcohol treatment

Under-reporting of crime due to police shortages, lack of 'faith' in the police, 101 waiting times and cultural views

Fear of (knife) crime and young people, affects users of night-time economy

Students lured into drinking in the night-time economy (after drinking at home)

Derelict retail areas attract low-value uses without regard for health of Derby's centre

CCTV monitoring prioritised in the city centre and at weekends, based on crime data - disadvantages students

Lack of a communications plan means siloed departmental working and uninformed public

National policy can constrain or enable local action

Local authority, taxi marshals, Pubwatch & police partnering to manage the night-time economy

No council strategy for a safe city centre venue for young people

Inequity impacts not considered when granting gambling licences

Cumulative impact zones mean new establishments must evidence lack of negative impacts

Need to have clear vision for Derby - strategic thinking & early intervention cost less long-term

Increased drinking and gambling at home, online and in local pubs, leading to closure of betting shops

Gambling venues target the most vulnerable and deprived

Micropubs and adult gaming centres replacing betting shops (more appealing to young people)

Cheap off-licences, takeaway restaurants and gambling outlets located on student routes in/out of city

Increased use of district centres due to lower cost of drinking at home, greater perceived safety and home working

Reduced retail diversity due to the cost of living and fewer visitors

High levels of retail turnover perpetuating a downward spiral of Derby's centre

Swindon

Lack of strategic planning hinders collaborative working

Reduction in local government budgets

Complex interventions can hinder public’s engagement with issues

Lack of collaborative working causing duplication and confusion

Lack of resources for systems-wide approaches

Lack of service integration worsens social issues

Street drinking facilitated by lack of CCTV and poor lighting

Town centre’s back alleys offer venue for anti-social behaviour

Lack of CCTV coverage and monitoring affecting perceived public safety

Lack of street lighting affecting perceived public safety

Uncoordinated asylum seeker housing has created tensions

Need for higher-quality housing

Overcrowding in the town centre

Concerns new build apartment plans will create town centre “ghetto”

Increased police presence linked to safety fears

Unchallenged, overt drug dealing in town centre daily

Police taking more action on crime and street drinking

Cessation of public space protection order

Lack of youth facilities

Youth Justice system ranked oustanding

Lack of university students is stunting night-time economy

Local authority tenders space for gambling advertisements

National government priorities don't meet local need

Need for community-led initiatives to tackle community issues

New housing estates lack infrastructure

Cumulative impact assessments may not be effective in reducing street drinking

Police force special measures may dampen public’s view of authority figures

Gambling licensing policy does not reflect public concerns

Transport links attract organised crime

Good transport links take people away from Swindon's night-time economy

Lack of higher education and high-skilled jobs causing brain drain

Lack of parenting skills leaves children vulnerable to exploitation and negative influences

Derelict town centre discourages visitors

Known sites for cheap alcohol

Frequent advertisements for gambling and alcohol in the public realm

Deep ties between alcohol and gambling industries

Gambling advertisements target women

Pubwatch promotes safe environment only in some areas

Potential for big business to contribute to the community and youth opportunities

Lots of children and families, fewer 18-30-year-olds

Residents do not feel safe around street drinkers

Town reputation attract sex workers

Reputational damage encourages bad behaviour

Low taxi use among young people due to Swindon taxi murders legacy

Anti-social behaviour considered more acceptable in areas with poor reputations

Residents are proud of their neighbourhoods but not Swindon

Gambling culture normalised in blue-collar industries and some ethnic minority groups

Rising youth violence often in areas with late-night licensed premises

Town centre’s ethnic diversity makes it vulnerable to social issues

Lack of diversity contributes to community segregation

Town’s poor reputation harms residents’ self-esteem

Themed pubs promoting high-strength alcoholic drinks

Work-place cultures normalise smoking, drinking and drug use

Weak town identity fails to connect communities

Social media expectations

Limited employment opportunities

Child services’ inadequate rating jeopardises public trust

Alcohol and gambling used as escapism from the cost of living crisis

No ‘anchor’ venue

Funding gap for culture quarter

Limited town-centre offer

Lack of collaborative working affects community connections

Departure of businesses has negatively impacted Swindon and its NTE

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