Council maintains firm stance against anti-social behaviour by securing a closure order on local property

Melton Borough Council and Leicestershire Police have secured a Closure Order on a property on Mayfield Street, Melton Mowbray, after nearby residents raised concerns relating to persistent noise nuisance, abusive and threatening behaviour and drug abuse. 
 
Officers from Melton Borough Council took action to secure the closure order after the tenant's behaviour did not improve, despite the Council and Leicestershire Police repeatedly offering support and advice to the tenant and issuing multiple warnings. 
 
Closure Orders aim to protect the other residents living in the neighbourhood by stopping anti-social behaviour which has been taking place in or around a property. The Order, which was granted by Leicester Magistrates Court on Friday 29 November, means that no-one including the tenant, can enter the property for a duration of three months.

Councillor Sarah Cox, Chair of Melton Safer Partnership, said “Our community is at the heart of everything we do as a Council, and we want people to feel safe and happy in their homes and neighbourhoods. Our Safer Communities, Tenancy Services and Legal teams work tirelessly together, and collaboratively with our partners, to improve the lives of our residents and tenants. Our first response is to always work with residents and tenants to find the right support for any issues that are occurring within communities. However, the behaviour in this case was not acceptable and was not improving despite repeated warnings from officers. This kind of anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated in our borough, it was having a profound negative impact on those living in the area, who felt intimidated and fearful in their own homes, and we had to take formal action.”
 
Councillor Sharon Butcher, Vice Chair of Melton Safer Partnership, added “This Closure Order sends a clear message that Melton Borough Council and Leicestershire Police do not tolerate drug misuse and anti-social behaviour in any form. We will continue to work with our partners, using legal action where appropriate, to ensure residents are protected and feel safe in our communities.” 
 
 Anti-social behaviour can be reported online at www.melton.gov.uk/asb or by calling 01664 502 502.

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For more information please contact: communications@melton.gov.uk