Council hits two Bridlington homes with closure orders

East Riding of Yorkshire Council were granted the orders against the homes in Kirkgate Mews and Southback Lane in Bridlington by Beverley Magistrate’s Court on Friday (March 20).

Each home was owned by the council, who said it was “continuing” to work with Humberside Police to ensure the area was safe to live in.

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The council said that allegations arising from the property in Southback Lane included stabbings, threats of violence and damages to resident’s property, domestic violence, drug dealing and organised crime groups who used the property.

In Kirkgate Mews, reports included drug dealing, rowdiness, large dogs kept off the lead and not muzzled, and a large quantity of cars left in “severe disrepair” in the communal car park.

The council said activities at both properties had had a “detrimental” affect on locals, particularly older residents who felt “unsafe” and “intimidated”.

A council spokesperson said: “Many reported to have feared reprisals for speaking out and were unwilling to give named testimony.”

The order for the home in Southback Lane bans anyone from entering the property for three months, other than the resident and two named people, officers from the council, police, other emergency services or utility providers.

Anyone entering the home in Kirkgate Mews within the three-month period, aside from police, the council or emergency services, could be fined, imprisoned, or both, police have said.

Served by the council’s anti-social behaviour team on March 20, the order will run until June 19.

Council cabinet member for communities and public protection, Cllr Lyn Healing, said: “We are dedicated to supporting safe and welcoming communities and taking firm action against anti-social behaviour.

“We will continue to work with Humberside Police to ensure that the East Riding remains a good place to live for all residents.”

More information about how to report antisocial behaviour can be found at  www.eastriding.gov.uk/living/crime-and-community-safety/anti-social-behaviour.

Anti-social behaviour can also be reported to the council by calling 01482 396380.