6 days ago
Blackburn address hit with closure order after anti-social behaviour
An address in Blackburn has been hit with a closure order following a number of incidents involving anti-social behaviour.
Blackburn Neighbourhood Policing Team successfully secured the closure order at the address in Stonyhurst Road.
Officers saw the order granted at Blackburn magistrates' Court on August 5, and full closures are now active until November 2025.
PC Chanel Randles, from the Blackburn Neighbourhood Policing Team said: 'We have worked hard with our partners to secure this closure order through the courts, and we hope this sends a strong message that this kind of activity will not be tolerated in our town.
'We appreciate the support of our local community and would ask that you continue to tell us about issues so that we can work to tackle this activity.'
Under the order, only the landlord can enter, and none of the previous occupants are allowed in. If they do enter, police can make arrests.
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Martin Jackson, Neighbourhood Safety and Enforcement Manager for Together Housing, said: 'We have worked closely with Lancashire Constabulary in supporting their application for a Closure Order, and we welcome the outcome. This reflects our shared commitment to tackling issues that impact residents and the local community.
'The safety and well-being of our residents and local communities is our highest priority, and we hope today's outcome offers reassurance to the community that concerns are being taken seriously and acted upon in partnership.'
Operation Centurion is part of a county-wide crackdown on anti-social behaviour and is led by Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw.
If you witness any anti-social behaviour or incidents, residents are urged to report them promptly. For non-emergency situations, please visit to find the most appropriate authority to report your concerns. In an emergency, please call 999.
