Partial closure orders granted on Tyldesley and Wigan homes

Homes at 43 Poplar Street in Tyldesley and 15A Hendon Road in Wigan have been subject to long-running issues despite warnings and intervention, with neighbours reporting serious disruption and distress.

At the property in Tyldesley, problems included persistent drug-related activity, harbouring of wanted offenders, and serious incidents involving weapons and threats.

A kidnap victim was also found at the address, leading to multiple arrests.

Despite ‘years of interventions,’ criminal behaviour continued, and Wigan Council and Greater Manchester Police applied for a full closure order at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates’ Court.

However, only a partial closure order was granted.

A spokesman for Wigan Council said: “Our recent successful applications of these closure orders demonstrates our dedication in protecting residents and communities from harm.

“We take any report of anti-social behaviour very seriously.”

The partial closure order means the tenant can remain at the property, but no visitors are permitted.

The council said the activity had caused “significant and ongoing impact on neighbours, including sleep disruption, fear, intimidation, and health deterioration.”

A second partial closure order was issued at 15A Hendon Road following repeated complaints of noise-related anti-social behaviour.

This included loud music, shouting, arguments, and offensive language.

The behaviour was described as severe enough to cause “sleep disturbance and distress to vulnerable neighbours.”

Interventions at that address included advisory and warning letters, a noise abatement notice, a community protection warning, and joint visits from council officers and police.

The council spokesman said: “Further breaches of orders will not be tolerated.”

Under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, closure orders can restrict access to all persons or allow access only to specific individuals.

They can apply to all or part of a property.

The orders are designed to protect the wider community and reduce harm caused by persistent anti-social behaviour.

Wigan Council continues to encourage residents to report such behaviour and has reaffirmed its commitment to using all available legal powers to keep communities safe.

No further details have been released regarding the occupants of either property.