A PROPERTY that became a site of persistent anti-social behaviour and criminal behaviour has been closed, following enforcement action by Wigan Council.

The three-month closure order for 42 Broadway in Hindley was issued by court magistrates earlier this week.

This means the tenant is not allowed in the property with access restricted to council and emergency service staff.

An application was made to the court by the council’s community resilience team because of significant anti-social behaviour issues, drug use and criminal incidents.

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Councillor Dane Anderton, cabinet portfolio holder for police, crime and civil contingencies, said: “This type of action is a last resort but when behaviour and criminal activity is having a detrimental impact on the local community, it will not be tolerated and we believe these steps are necessary.

“This three-month order will hopefully bring some reassurance in the local area but we would like to emphasise that the council will now continue to assess its options for this site, including consideration of a full possession order.”

Wigan Council would be able to seek a three-month extension to the order, with further options available, such as a Possession Order, which means the property can be re-allocated to another family.

This particular order was granted at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, July 30. It will run until 29 October.

The magistrates’ bench heard from witness evidence from Greater Manchester Police and council officers. 

Cllr Anderton added: “Our Community Resilience Team has worked hard alongside our partners at GMP to tackle cases like this one, to promote safe and resilient communities.”