Nottingham City Council’s Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Team, in close partnership with Nottinghamshire Police, has successfully secured a Closure Order on a property at 34 Bentinck Road, Nottingham, following a referral from Framework.
This action was taken in response to numerous complaints from local residents and professionals. The occupant of the flat was found to be exploiting vulnerable individuals, issuing threats of serious violence against Framework staff and others, and causing ongoing nuisance and disorder. A constant stream of visitors at all hours was severely impacting the safety and wellbeing of neighbours. Nottinghamshire Police were regularly called to the property due to repeated disturbances and concerns for public safety.
Despite sustained support from Framework and extensive efforts to find alternative solutions, the individual refused to engage and continued to display serious anti-social behaviour, causing ongoing distress to vulnerable individuals as well as the wider community.
Closure Orders are used only in the most serious circumstances, where there is clear evidence of harm and a pressing need to protect both the public and frontline professionals.
Councillor Corall Jenkins, Executive Member for Neighbourhoods, Waste and Equalities at Nottingham City Council, said: “Everyone deserves to feel safe in their own home and their neighbourhood. This action shows that we will not hesitate to step in and protect vulnerable residents and frontline workers when serious antisocial behaviour puts them at risk.
“It’s a clear example of the Council Plan in action – working with partners to build stronger communities, reduce harm, and make neighbourhoods safer for everyone. I’d like to thank the ASB team, Nottinghamshire Police, and Framework for their continued partnership and support in tackling these issues head-on.”
Framework’s Deputy Chief Executive Claire McGonigle said: “We’re grateful to Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire Police for their support with this situation. The best efforts of our staff had not resulted in a change of behaviour at the property and the usual routes open to us to end the tenancy would have taken many months to conclude, leaving neighbours, staff and the wider community at risk.”
The property will remain closed for a period of three months. The Council and its partners will continue to monitor the area and provide support to affected residents. This Closure Order offers local people the chance to enjoy some much-needed respite and a return to a safer, more peaceful environment.
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