About operation gate it

Operation Gate It aims to deliver physical environmental improvements to areas which are run-down, badly designed or poorly maintained and have become magnets for anti-social behaviour.

The scheme forms part of the Government’s TOGETHER campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour. The Gate It scheme is funded by the Home Office’s Anti-Social Behaviour Unit.

The project is running for two years (from March 2004 to March 2006). It will enable communities across England and Wales to develop schemes that tackle environmental issues such as litter, vandalism and fly-tipping in alleyways.

Tackling crime and grime

Operation Gate It will throw a spotlight on areas such as alleyways behind houses, bin stores, garages and derelict land near housing estates, and help local residents take action to make these areas cleaner, greener and safer.

The types of projects being funded include

• Improving pathways, open spaces and communal areas to deter joy riding, fly-tipping and nuisance behaviour
• Securing open spaces by installing gates on alleyways, bollards and fencing
• Installing lighting or CCTV
• Opening up visibility into parks or play areas to make them safer
• Improving areas of neglected or waste land which attract anti-social behaviour