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BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Walsall property partially shut by police over drugs and disorder
Resident's concerns over drug use and disorder at a house in Walsall has led to a ban for Midlands Police said they applied for a partial closure order at the property in Montgomery Road, Bentley, after getting reports from the public of persistent anti-social order makes it a criminal offence for anyone, other than those specified, to enter the Tom Cross, from the Walsall Serious Organised Crime and Exploitation Team said: "This property was causing real upset for a lot of people in the community." The force said it had worked with a local housing association to take action and the order was granted on 5 August at Walsall Magistrates' Cross added: "We just hope this order will now improve the quality of life for residents in the community who had been so badly affected by anti-social behaviour which was originating from the property."Sarah Clarke, director of housing and customer service at housing association whg, said their community safety team had worked closely with the police."This is a positive outcome for the residents of Montgomery Road, bringing an end to the persistent anti-social behaviour that has impacted this community," she added. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Victory for Walsall residents a notorious problem property shut down
Residents are breathing a sigh of relief as police closed a problem property in Walsall. There had been complaints about drug use and general anti-social behaviour originating from a house in Montgomery Road, Bentley. West Midlands Police worked with fed-up locals and the housing association and applied for a partial closure order which was granted by Walsall Magistrates Court on Tuesday (05 August). READ MORE: Update on town centre regeneration in West Midlands and why demolition will start after Christmas READ MORE: Wolverhampton family heartbroken after 'beloved' grandad dies in freak crash on Greece holiday Read More: Birmingham mum's health check led to cancer diagnosis after skin change she thought was 'hormonal' Anyone caught entering the property will be committing a criminal offence. PC Tom Cross, from our Walsall Serious Organised Crime and Exploitation Team, (SOCEX), said: 'This property was causing real upset for a lot of people in the community and we received lots of calls from people complaining about anti-social behaviour. Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp, click the link to join 'We listened to the concerns and along with our partners including whg we have taken action and been granted a partial closure order at court which will be in place for three months. "We just hope this order will now improve the quality of life for residents in the community who had been so badly affected by anti-social behaviour which was originating from the property.' Sarah Clarke, Director of Housing and Customer Service at whg said: "We are committed to ensuring our customers feel safe and secure in their homes. "In response to serious concerns raised by residents, our Community Safety Team has worked closely with the police to secure a partial closure order on this property. 'This is a positive outcome for the residents of Montgomery Road, bringing an end to the persistent anti-social behaviour that has impacted this community. "It reflects the strength of our ongoing partnership with West Midlands Police and how working together leads to lasting results for residents.' We have a suite of newsletters, tailored to your needs. They include Birmingham Politics, Nostalgia, Court and Crime Updates and, of course, BirminghamLive Daily - the biggest stories of the day sent at morning, lunch and evening. There are also local ones like Black Country News, MySolihull and MySuttonColdfield. Choose which newsletters best suit you.
CTV News
11-07-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Hagersville meat shop ordered to close by Grand Erie Public Health
Grand Erie Public Health said it issued a closure order for Jepson's Fresh Meats in Hagersville. According to a media release from the health unit on Friday, it was a precautionary move due to safety concerns. 'Public Health has reason to believe that the premises have been without electrical power for a prolonged period,' it said. 'As a result, refrigeration systems are likely non-functional, and perishable food items may have spoiled. Spoiled food can pose a significant health risk if consumed.' Grand Erie Public Health said 'efforts have been made to contact the business operator' and a closure notice was posted at the store. They also urged customers not to purchase or consume food from Jepson's Fresh Meats until a full inspection is conducted and the order is lifted.
BBC News
08-07-2025
- BBC News
Great Harwood Scrapyard blighted by complaints ordered to close
A scrapyard has been temporarily shut down by police amid complaints about anti-social behaviour and nuisance Guy Mathieson granted a full closure order for the site on Meadow Street in Great Harwood, Lancashire, for three months including forcing its residents off the rejected an appeal by the owner of the the judge's decision Lancashire Police said it had moved in to secure the site, which has for many years been subject to complaints from the community. Previous enforcement orders at the site have failed to stop the unlawful activity including illegal waste collection and court order confirmed on Friday bans anyone from entering or remaining on the site for three months from 4 July at the risk of arrest, imprisonment or a Mary Smith argued in court the order would make her and her family homeless, the Local Democracy Reporting Service April 2020, Mrs Smith was declared bankrupt following a petition from Hyndburn Mathieson's closure order allows more than 100 officials from the police, council, RSPCA and Environment Agency to move in for a large scale operation to secure the site and prevent occupants from Smith has been approached for comment while Hyndburn Council declined to respond. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
25-06-2025
- BBC News
'Illegal activities' house closed down in Towcester
A house that was the subject of persistent complaints about illegal activities has been closed down.A three-month closure order is now in force at the property on Willis Way in Towcester, who enters the building could be arrested for breaching the Police said getting a closure order was always "a last resort". Northamptonshire Police said they had been responding to reports of "drug-related criminality and associated anti-social behaviour" at the house since April force added that the issues were "causing misery to other residents and the wider community" and it had worked with West Northamptonshire Council to gather information about the "impact the escalating behaviour was having on others".With assistance from the council and housing association, Amplius, the force applied for a closure order, which was granted on 16 June at Northampton Magistrates' house was boarded up, and the tenant moved out. Anyone who enters it before 16 September could be Lorna Clarke of the Towcester Neighbourhood Policing Team said: "The issues associated with this property were causing real harm and distress to those living nearby and the wider community."We do not take the decision to apply for a closure order lightly, and it will always be a last resort once all other avenues have been exhausted." Fay Hirel, director of housing and healthy communities at Amplius, said: "We're committed to ensuring all our customers can live in a safe and welcoming community."Where we have evidence of anti-social behaviour, we'll work with our partner agencies to take the relevant tenancy and legal action against the perpetrators to help us achieve this." Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
