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Night-Time Economy Systems Maps

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

Source of power:

State resources (public services, legislation)

Derby

Swindon

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

Benefit of overt police patrols

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

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

National policy can constrain or enable local action

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

Inequity impacts not considered when granting gambling licences

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

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

Work in primary care to increase numbers in alcohol treatment

New housing estates lack infrastructure

Funding gap for culture quarter

Lack of CCTV coverage and monitoring affecting perceived public safety

Lack of street lighting affecting perceived public safety

Need for higher-quality housing

Overcrowding in the town centre

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

Street drinking facilitated by lack of CCTV and poor lighting

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

Uncoordinated asylum seeker housing has created tensions

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

Cumulative impact assessments may not be effective in reducing street drinking

Transport links attract organised crime

Unchallenged, overt drug dealing in town centre daily

Increased police presence linked to safety fears

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

Child services’ inadequate rating jeopardises public trust

Police taking more action on crime and street drinking

Cessation of public space protection order

Gambling licensing policy does not reflect public concerns

Lack of strategic planning hinders collaborative working

Local authority tenders space for gambling advertisements

Lack of collaborative working causing duplication and confusion

Reduction in local government budgets

National government priorities don't meet local need

Lack of service integration worsens social issues

Lack of resources for systems-wide approaches

Lack of collaborative working affects community connections

Youth Justice system ranked oustanding

Lack of university students is stunting night-time economy

Lack of youth facilities

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