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Saving shadow licences
Martyn’s Law - The New Bill
Local authority prosecutions and abuse of process
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Defending decisions on assets of community value
Driving offences and revocation of licences
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Imposing the brakes on car cruising
Epping Forest in the Court of Appeal
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Closure orders and the need for fairness
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New horizons for selective licensing schemes
Respect Orders - what do we know?
Positive requirements in ASB injunctions
Criminalising thought crime?
Social housing and contempt of court
Public disorder and possession
The meaning of 'anti-social behaviour'
Body worn camera footage
Dingers and anti-social behaviour
Should problem-solving housing courts be piloted?
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Local Authority Insight Series: Taxi Licensing
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Green & Burton ASB Associates
If you have any questions, please get in contact with us.
Green & Burton ASB Associates is a specialist consultancy dedicated to improving responses to anti-social behaviour (ASB) and community safety across housing, policing, local authority, and wider public sector services.
Led by experienced practitioners Janine Green and Darren Burton, we work with organisations nationally to support effective, lawful, and person-centred ASB management through training, consultancy, and strategic support.
We understand the complex pressures facing professionals in housing, social care, enforcement, and safeguarding roles. Our services are grounded in frontline experience and tailored to reflect the unique operational and legal landscape of our clients.
Our work includes:
- Accredited and bespoke training programmes for officers, teams, and leadership
- Case file audits and service reviews to ensure compliance and continuous improvement
- Policy development and legal risk management
- Specialist advice on high-risk or complex ASB cases
- Conference and speaking engagements to promote sector-wide learning
We’re proud to champion trauma-informed practice, legal clarity, and partnership-led solutions – and to be a trusted partner for housing associations, local authorities, police forces, and national bodies seeking to enhance outcomes for residents and communities.
The Associate Team
Our core training is delivered by Janine, Darren, and a small trusted team of associate practitioners - all with extensive experience in managing and supervising ASB work.
When you book with us, we take time to understand your organisational needs and match you with the most appropriate trainer to deliver the most value.
Every course reflects current legal frameworks, regulatory expectations, and best practice, and can be tailored to your policies and local arrangements.
Join Us at #ASB11 – The National Conference for Anti-Social Behaviour Professionals
Green & Burton ASB Associates are proud to host the #ASB11 Conference – our flagship annual event bringing together professionals from across housing, community safety, enforcement, and legal services for a day of practical learning, legal insight, and cross-sector collaboration.
Now in its second year, #ASB11 continues to grow in reach and impact – offering a focused, practitioner-led space to explore the latest developments in ASB policy, case law, and frontline service delivery. The agenda features expert speakers, real-life case studies, and discussions on the most pressing and complex challenges facing the sector – from trauma-informed approaches and neurodiversity, to policy reform and enforcement strategies.
We are grateful to our 2025 sponsors – Clarke Willmott, React App, Remington Hall, LBL Skills, and The Social Housing Round Table – whose support helps us to make the event accessible, affordable, and packed with value.
Whether you’re a service lead, officer, solicitor, or decision-maker working in or alongside local government, #ASB11 offers insight, inspiration, and practical tools to take back to your team.
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We are a national firm of public law specialists, serving local authorities, other public sector organisations and registered social landlords, as well as commercial clients and the third sector. Our team advises on a wide range of public law matters, spanning electoral law, procurement, construction, infrastructure, data protection and information law, planning and dispute resolution, to name a few key specialisms. All public sector organisations have a route to instruct us through the various frameworks we are appointed to. To find out more about our services, please click here.
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