A property that has been a hive of activity for incidents of anti-social behaviour and alleged drug-related activities on Yorke Drive in Newark has been made subject to a Full Closure Order after individuals disobeyed the Partial Closure Order secured in September.
To combat serious anti-social behaviour on the Yorke Drive estate in Newark, the District Council, in partnership with Nottinghamshire Police, has ensured enforcement action is taken when laws are broken.
The property, 181 Yorke Drive in Newark, is now under a Full Closure Order, which prohibits access to the premises for everyone.
The order was made following complaints reported to the Council and the Police. The catalogue of incidents includes continued acts of anti-social behaviour, alleged drug-related activities, and individuals entering the property despite being prohibited by the Partial Closure Order.
Several individuals flagrantly breached the order, including Rocky Price, who is already subject to an injunction banning him from entering the estate. He continued to cause anti-social behaviour, and on Thursday, 17 October, his actions resulted in a cordon being set up by the Police on Yorke Drive, further impacting neighbouring residents and causing significant disruption to the wider community.
This order will last for three months.
The District Council could not tolerate this behaviour, and legal action had to be taken to safeguard the community.
Officers from the District Council’s Public Protection and Housing teams, with support from the Police Neighbourhoods team, collaborated to obtain this Closure Order to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the affected residents.
A Closure Order is designed to provide immediate relief for the community from anti-social behaviour committed at a property. It is an offence to enter or remain on premises in contravention of a Closure Notice or Closure Order without reasonable excuse. This offence is punishable by a fine, imprisonment, or both.
Councillor Paul Taylor, Portfolio Holder for Public Protection and Community Relations at Newark and Sherwood District Council, said:
“This is an example of where we act when rules have been broken. The Partial Closure Orders were secured to safeguard the local community, and now that this order has been broken, we’re keen to put tougher measures in place to keep the community safe.
“We do not tolerate anti-social behaviour like this, and the safety of nearby residents is our top priority. With the Full Closure in place, we can do more to restrict activity at the property and take decisive action if necessary.
“We want to do what’s best for our residents in and around Yorke Drive, which is why we will not stand by and allow selfish individuals to flout the law and cause harm or distress to the local community. This should send a message to offenders that we will not allow this unacceptable behaviour to go unpunished, and we will take action against you.
“We are committed to clamping down on anti-social behaviour and criminal behaviour, and we will continue our successful partnership working with the Police to ensure our reach is wide and our resources are strengthened.
“I also urge anyone who witnesses or experiences anti-social behaviour to report it to Nottinghamshire Police or the District Council so that we can take appropriate action.”
Councillor Lee Brazier, Portfolio Holder for Housing at Newark and Sherwood District Council, said:
“We want to show residents on Yorke Drive that we won’t sit back and let this unacceptable behaviour continue, and we will act when necessary.
“I urge residents to support us by acting as our eyes and ears, reporting any incidents so our teams can investigate. This Closure Order shows that we will not tolerate anti-social behaviour and drug-related crime in our district.”
Inspector Charlotte Ellam, District Commander for Newark and Sherwood, said:
“Tackling anti-social behaviour in the Bridge Ward area was recently selected as our chosen policing priority for Newark, so we’re very pleased to see this Full Closure Order secured.
“We have been aware of the problems associated with this address on the Yorke Drive estate for some time now, with a Partial Closure Order authorised in September to try and curb this behaviour.
“We know how much harm anti-social behaviour causes to communities, and that’s why our neighbourhood policing team works so closely with our partners, like the Council, to try and do something about it.
“Closure Orders provide another means for us to take action against those who create fear among law-abiding residents, while they also serve as a great example of the police and local authorities working together effectively.”
Newark and Sherwood District Council is committed to tackling criminal and anti-social behaviour, and other enforcement actions have also taken place on the Yorke Drive estate, including Closure Warnings and Community Protection Warnings.
Anyone who wishes to report anti-social behaviour can speak to our ASB team in confidence about any issues or concerns. To register an ASB complaint, contact the District Council or use the online ASB reporting form.
If a crime is in progress or life is in danger, dial 999. To report non-urgent anti-social behaviour, contact the police on 101.
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