Closure orders issued for two properties on Bath Road after complaints of antisocial behavior and criminal activity.
The council and police received many reports complaining about antisocial behavior and criminal activity. Disruptive visitors caused problems all day and night.
The issues included noise, property damage, and alcohol-related problems. People were vomiting in public, acting aggressively, and stealing things, with rough sleeping also a concern.
Now, nobody, except for the landlord, police, emergency services, and utility providers, can enter those properties for three months.
If others enter, they face consequences, potentially a fine or imprisonment, or even both, depending on the situation.
These orders last three months, after which they will be reviewed and potentially extended. The council has done this before, obtaining similar orders recently for five other blocks.
The council wants to keep people safe, and closure orders can really help stop disruptions for residents. Landlords must ensure tenants behave, as the council will enforce the rules and take strict action if needed.