Visitors banned at 1 Leicester Way, York, under court order

Only the tenant of 1 Leicester Way is permitted to be inside the property under a ruling made by York Magistrates Court which granted City of York Council a partial premises closure order.

The council said the ruling was made on Thursday, January 22, following reports from neighbours to the local authority and police about alleged illegal drug-related activities, loud noise and arguments at the flat, and an endless succession of visitors which were believed to have been causing misery for local people.

The order will last for three months, and anyone found at the address in breach of this order will be committing a criminal offence.

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York council said the alleged anti-social behaviour in the property and area was a continual source of disruption and concerns for local people who were worried about its impact on their families.

Sergeant Charlotte Gregory, from North Yorkshire Police, said: “Closure orders are only sought when absolutely necessary, and this decision reflects our commitment to protecting residents.

“We will continue to work collaboratively with key partners to tackle criminality and improve the local community.

“I hope that this further acts as a deterrent for anyone considering being involved in such criminality.

“If you’re experiencing similar problems or are experiencing any behaviour that causes you distress or has a negative impact on the local community, please report it to the police.”

Cllr Michael Pavlovic, executive member for housing at the council, said: “Anti-social behaviour (ASB) has a significant impact on the safety and wellbeing of our tenants who tell us that it’s one of their top priorities.

“To ensure we serve them as well as possible, we’re updating our ASB policy. In addition to the distress caused by illegal and disruptive activity, we are proposing to address domestic abuse and hate crime as well to further stem the nuisance. Please report your concerns, and work with us and our partners the police, to reduce ASB.”

Please report anti-social behaviour online, report as a council tenant, or call the police on 101, if a non-emergency.

Anti-social noise levels can be reported online or by calling 01904 551525, Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 5pm, or by calling the Noise Patrol 01904 551555 from 9pm Friday to 3am Saturday and between 9pm Saturday to 3am Sunday.