Newark and Sherwood District Council, working in partnership with Nottinghamshire Police, has secured a Closure Order on a property in Rainworth after continued reports of serious anti-social behaviour.
The order was granted by Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Friday 12 June 2026 and relates to a flat at Silver Court. The action follows a sustained period of nuisance affecting neighbouring residents.
The tenant, Scott Davis, had been living at the property, which is owned by Nottingham Community Housing Association, since September 2022. Shortly after moving in, complaints began to be raised about nuisance behaviour, including verbal abuse directed at neighbours and persistent noise disturbances at unsociable hours.
Despite earlier interventions, including informal steps being taken, a police conviction for harassment and breach of a Community Protection Notice, and the issuing of a Restraining Order to protect a neighbouring resident, the behaviour continued. Further enforcement action was then taken, with an injunction secured in an effort to prevent ongoing issues.
In recent months, the situation escalated, with Newark and Sherwood District Council receiving complaints about excessive noise late at night and into the early hours of the morning. Reports included loud music and singing using a microphone or amplified system, with disturbances continuing into the early hours of the morning. A Noise Abatement Notice was served but ignored, leading to further action.
Given the repeated breaches and lack of improvement despite support and legal interventions, the Closure Order was pursued as a last resort. The order prohibits access to the property for a specified period, giving affected residents much-needed respite.
Councillor Paul Taylor, Portfolio Holder for Public Protection and Community Relations at Newark and Sherwood District Council, said: “Closure Orders are not something we take lightly, and they are always considered a last resort. In this case, there has been a prolonged pattern of anti-social behaviour that has caused significant distress and disruption to neighbouring residents. We have worked with partners over a sustained period, using a range of interventions, including warnings, legal measures and offers of support, in an effort to resolve the issues.
“Unfortunately, despite these efforts, there was no meaningful change in behaviour, and the situation escalated further. Our priority is to protect the wellbeing of our communities, and this action sends a clear message that anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated. We will continue to take firm action where necessary to ensure residents can feel safe and comfortable in their homes.”
PCSO Tracy Stokes, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “The excessive noise and anti-social behaviour coming from this address have made the lives of neighbours a misery for some time now.
“In response to this, we and the council have taken a number of measures between us to try and curb this behaviour and are delighted to have now secured this three-month Closure Order, which we hope will provide residents with some respite.
“This has been an ongoing issue for some time now and has required sustained partnership work, evidence gathering and enforcement action, so we’re grateful to the council for working with us to achieve this joint outcome.”
Anyone who wishes to report ASB can speak to our ASB team, in confidence, about any issues or concerns they may have. 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, you should dial 999. To report non-urgent anti-social behaviour, contact the police on 101.