The Council's Community Safety Service received a Closure Order for a house following reports of persistent anti-social behaviour and criminal activity
The order, which is in place for three months, was granted by magistrates under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. The order makes it an offence for anyone, including the occupants, from entering the property while it is in force and restricts access only to emergency services.
Reports linked to the address included disorderly and intimidating behaviour, suspected drug-related activity and the order aims to provide respite to residents and protect them from disruption.
Closure Orders can be obtained by councils and police where a property is linked to serious nuisance, disorder or criminal activity.
The order will remain in place for three months initially. The court can extend it for a further three months if necessary, and longer-term measures may also be considered to prevent future problems and protect the local community.
Residents played a vital role in securing the order by providing information and evidence about the issues affecting the area.
A council spokesperson said: "This Closure Order demonstrates our commitment to protecting residents and tackling behaviour that negatively affects our communities. The issues linked to this property caused significant distress and disruption for people living nearby over a prolonged period, affecting their quality of life and their ability to feel safe in their own homes.
"Securing this order has involved painstaking work our Community Safety Service and local residents, who provided crucial information and evidence throughout the investigation. We are grateful for their support, patience and cooperation.
"We will continue to take robust action where necessary to protect our communities."