Problem home closed by police after neighbours raised alarm

A home in a Nottinghamshire town has been closed after neighbours complained of alleged drug-related activities. The property, 181 Yorke Drive in Newark, is now under a full closure order, which prohibits access to the premises to everyone.

The order, which will last for three months, was made after complaints to Nottinghamshire Police and Newark and Sherwood District Council (NSDC). This included reports of continued acts of anti-social behaviour, alleged drug related activities and individuals entering the property who had been prohibited in an existing partial closure order.

NSDC said on instance of anti-social behaviour on October 17 had resulted in a police cordon being set up in Yorke Drive. "The district council could not tolerate this behaviour and legal action had to be taken to safeguard the community," the authority said.

Inspector Charlotte Ellam, District Commander for Newark and Sherwood, said: "We have been aware of the problems associated with this address on the Yorke Drive estate for some time now, with a partial closure authorised in September to try and curb this behaviour. We know how much harm ASB 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 amongst law abiding residents, while they also serve as a great example of the police and local authorities working together effectively.” Councillor Lee Brazier, portfolio holder for housing at NSDC, added: “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.”