North Tyneside Council has taken possession of a council home in Meadow Well following court action over persistent antisocial behaviour linked to the property.
The eviction follows two partial closure orders restricting access to the home and further legal action to end the tenancy.
The Community Protection Team, in partnership with Northumbria Police, recovered possession on Tuesday morning and secured the property. The action aims to bring much-needed relief to neighbours affected by antisocial behaviour associated with the address.
After obtaining a possession order requiring the tenant to leave, the Council applied for a warrant of possession when the property was not vacated by the court’s deadline.
North Tyneside’s Elected Mayor, Karen Clark, said: “People should be able to enjoy their homes and feel safe in their neighbourhoods without fear or disturbance. Antisocial behaviour can make daily life difficult for those living nearby.
“We are committed to making our neighbourhoods safe, secure and places to be proud of, and we will continue working alongside Northumbria Police and other partners to tackle these issues head-on.
“Taking possession of this property follows sustained work by our officers to address those problems and protect neighbours. We will use every legal power at our disposal to ensure the safety of our residents.”
Sergeant Leanne Hall, of Northumbria Police’s North Tyneside Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT), said: “Anti-social behaviour, wherever it occurs in our communities, is never acceptable and we will always strive to identify those responsible for such activity.
“When we became aware of issues relating to this property, we began investigating alongside our partners at the council to compile evidence.
“Together we’ve now been able to evict the tenant and secure a closure order on the property so that it can no longer cause problems to neighbours.
“This is a fantastic example of partnership working for the benefit of local residents and we thank them for their continued support.
“If you have concerns around anti-social behaviour, please don’t hesitate to contact us so that we can take the necessary action.”
If you experience or witness antisocial behaviour involving a North Tyneside Council tenant, you can report it to our Community Protection Team:
- Email community.protection@northtyneside.gov.uk.
- Call 0191 643 3333.
- Report it online at northtyneside.gov.uk/community-safety/antisocial-behaviour.
- To report anti-social behaviour to police, send Northumbria Police a direct message on social media or use the live chat and report forms on the Force’s website
- For those unable to make contact via the above ways, call 101.
- In an emergency, always call 999.