A three-month partial closure order has been granted for a GCH property in the Kings Quarter area following persistent reports of anti-social behaviour.
Claire Long, GCH’s Community Safety & Enforcement Manager said: “We worked with Gloucestershire Constabulary’s Gloucester Neighbourhood Policing Team and Solace to take this action to help protect the local community and reduce the impact on neighbouring residents.
“This is a positive outcome and shows the strength of our partnership working with Solace and the police. We became aware of concerns at the end of October and stayed in contact with residents as the situation developed. As incidents escalated, we worked with our partners to secure a partial closure order and continued to keep residents updated throughout the process.”
The closure order was granted at Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court on 26 November and will remain in place for three months. Only named individuals and authorised agencies are permitted to enter the property. Breaching the order is a criminal offence and can result in imprisonment for up to three months, a fine, or both.
Claire added:
“We use a range of tools that can include mediation, support, and enforcement where necessary. We understand how distressing anti-social behaviour can be and will continue to work with partners to take appropriate action and support customers, helping them feel safe and reassured in their homes.”
Joe Mullis, Anti-Social Behaviour Case Officer at Solace, said:
“The decision to seek a closure order is not made lightly, but there can be no excuse for behaviour that has such a serious and lasting impact on individuals and communities. This action demonstrates our commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour and protecting residents.”
Sergeant Andrew Doyle from the Barton and Tredworth Neighbourhood Policing Team added:
“This closure order is a positive result for the local community and reflects the significant time and effort invested by neighbourhood police teams and partner agencies. We will continue to safeguard vulnerable people and target offenders in our communities.”
Reporting anti-social behaviour
If you are experiencing or concerned about anti-social behaviour in your community, you can report it online to Gloucestershire Constabulary:
https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/ro/report/asb/asb-v3/report-antisocial-behaviour/
You can also report information anonymously via Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting:
https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously
Customers can continue to report concerns directly to GCH, so we can work with partners to assess the situation and agree the most appropriate response.