By Isabelle Bates
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A flat has been boarded up following complaints of anti-social behaviour from local business owners and residents. The property in Leek, Staffordshire , has now been repossessed following issues of drug use and criminality in and around the flat. A closure order was granted at the address on April this year 10 which prevented anyone other than emergency services and agents from going inside for three months. READ MORE: Twin girls orphaned as mum dies of cancer 18 months after death of dad READ MORE: Dad-of-seven dies of bowel cancer after claim he was ‘sent away from GP with laxatives’ Police were then able to secure an extension of the order on July 8, now lasting until October 7 this year. Your Housing Group have been given full possession of the property, a spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said. They added: “Neighbouring residents, businesses and schools have since reported that no further issues have been experienced, and the previous persistent anti-social behaviour has completed ceased. “This, alongside our #problemsolvingpolicing patrols across Staffordshire, underpins our commitment to acting robustly against the issues affecting local communities the most.” PC Naomi Kramarczyk, from the Moorlands local policing team, said: “It’s been incredibly pleasing to hear such great feedback from residents and businesses who were previously being plagued with issues at this address. “We’ve acted robustly and now they feel much happier and safer, which shows how effective our problem solving approach can be. “We’re using this collaborative approach across Staffordshire as we continue to target those engaging in persistent anti-social behaviour and making life incredibly difficult for people living and working in local communities.” Dave Lovatt, Regional Housing Manager at Your Housing Group, added: “This brings to an end issues of reported drug use and other associated anti-social behaviour that has caused widespread nuisance and concern for local residents. “This result shows the true value of partnership working and that Your Housing Group will take perpetrators to task and secure decisions that keep residents and local communities feeling safe and secure.”
