Closure Order on Heanor property after anti-social behaviour
A Heanor property which was at the centre of drug dealing, disorderly and violent behaviour has had a Closure Order placed on it by Derby Magistrates.
On Wednesday 3 March 2021, Amber Valley Borough Council, working in partnership with Derbyshire Police and Futures Housing Group obtained the Closure Order for the property.
The lives of residents on the street had been blighted by constant drug dealing, disorderly and violent behaviour over many months by the occupants of the address.
Closure Orders are made using the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014. A Closure Order prohibits access to a premises for a specified period of time, but not more than 3 months. The premises are closed to all persons including those habitually resident.
The Magistrates were satisfied that the occupants of the premises had engaged in disorder, antisocial behaviour, nuisance and criminal activity and if the Closure Order was not made this activity was likely to continue. The Magistrates granted the Closure Order for 3 months.
Councillor Fay Atkinson, deputy cabinet member for community safety said: "We hope that the sanction given by the court will provide peace of mind for those affected. Anti-social behaviour is unacceptable and wherever possible we will use the available legislation to resolve issues affecting our communities. We do not underestimate the impact that drug dealing and associated anti-social behaviour can have on our residents.
"The council works closely with partner agencies and will continue to do so to ensure the safety of the community. Thanks to our community safety team and to the council’s litigation solicitor for driving the legal process through."
More News From Amber Valley Info
| Belper 250 - Celebrating 250 Years of Industrial Heritage This year marks a very special year for the town of Belper. It is the 250th anniversary of Jedidiah Strutt’s first water- read more | |
| Next steps unveiled for Heanor's former Science Block as feasibility study begins Amber Valley Borough Council is launching the next stage in shaping the future of the former Scienc read more | |
| Mirror, Mirror, on the wall: Don't miss the fairest panto of all! Snow White announced for 2026 The award-winning team behind Derby's smash-hit pantos will be back next year with th read more | |
| New timetable starts on Sunday: EMR advises customers to check new journey times East Midlands Railway (EMR) is reminding customers to check if their journey has been altered when t read more | |
| Further Somercotes premises closed after illegal tobacco investigation A second shop on Somercotes Hill has been shut down after Amber Valley Borough Council and Derbyshire Trading read more | |
The Amber Valley Info Noticeboard
| Launch Of WOMBLE MANIA! At the Heights of Abraham, Opened by Marcus Robertson, Son of Wombles author, Elisabeth Beresford, officially launched WOMBLE MANIA! at the Heights of Abraha read more | |
| Belper School and Sixth Form Centre Closed Today Due to a significant water leak, resulting in the water being turned off at school, we unfortunately have to close the school today. read more | |
| When you need to call 999 but can't talk When you need to call 999 but can't talk - the ‘silent solution’ can help. Press 55 on your mobile when prompted, to confirm you are in read more | |
| The opening night of the Lights of Abraham Winter Lights Trail The brand new winter lights trail, the 'Lights of Abraham' opened on Friday 22nd November at the Heights of Abraham in read more | |
| Can You Help DREAM Paranormal With Their Research My name is Simon Dean, Lead Investigator of DREAM paranormal and I am looking for your help. read more | |
