In the News: Basildon Council secures partial closure order for property
Basildon Council has been granted a partial closure order at a property in the borough which bars anyone else except the tenant.
A partial closure order is a legal measure that restricts access to the property or part of it, allowing the tenant to stay in the property but restricts access to others. The council took the action as a result of ongoing complaints from neighbours about loud noises from visitors to the property, drug related activity, nuisance behaviour and safeguarding concerns.
Basildon Council attended Basildon Magistrates Court on 29 April 2025 and were successful in obtaining a closure orders after ongoing reports of disruptive behaviour.
Cllr Kerry Smith, Cabinet Member for Law, Order & Enforcement, said:
"People should be able to live peacefully in their own homes without having to deal with disrespectful behaviour and people who really have no right in the property making the block unliveable for others.
"Our anti-social behaviour officers have worked with the police and social services on what was a complex case and have over time offered and worked with family members to resolve the issues.
"If the order is breached then those who do so are likely to be arrested and it could also have consequences for the tenant as the council could apply for a possession of the property."
The closure order bars anyone except the tenant, a designated person, or anyone approved by the council from entering the property.
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Published 7 May 2025.