A joint operation with Kent Police has seen a Closure Order placed on a property in Gillingham.
Magistrates granted the order on Tuesday, 9 December on a property in Centenary Gardens, Gillingham following persistent complaints about anti-social behaviour.
The Closure Order will remain in place for 3 months, and any unauthorised person who enters the premises risks an arrest and court appearance. We have also applied to take possession of the property.
Stand up for the majority
Cllr Louwella Prenter, Portfolio Holder for Housing and Homelessness, said: “Enforcement action like this is a last resort and only comes once numerous warnings have been ignored. I would like to thank our officers, Kent Police and importantly the residents who made the reports to us, which allowed us to take action against the continued anti-social behaviour. Anti-social behaviour is not acceptable, and we will continue to work closely with our partners to stand up for the majority of Medway’s residents.”
Work with communities
Kent Police’s Superintendent Matthew Burbeck, said: “Every closure order requires officers to work with partner agencies and residents to gather sufficient evidence to place before the court. These properties have been hubs of antisocial and often criminal activity blighting the quality of life of those who live near them.
“We will continue to work with communities to ensure that the small minority of people who are persistently offensive and violent towards their neighbours receive similar enforcement from the courts.”
Find out more about how our Tenancy Team tackle anti-social behaviour.