A York council tenant was evicted this morning after drug-related activities and anti-social behaviour at her flat caused misery for neighbours.
Mandy Livesey was removed from 20 St Stephen’s Square, Acomb, by police and City of York Council staff.
York County Court granted the council permission to seize the premises after reports from neighbours about drug-taking and dealing, loud noise and arguments at the flat, as well as an endless succession of visitors.
This was a continual source of disruption for people living nearby who were worried about its impact on their families.
City of York Council officers served a legal warning of eviction on Ms Livesey, which she breached.
Following complaints from neighbours and evidence of loud noise, drink and drug-taking and numerous anti-social visitors, the Council returned the case to York County Court.
After considering evidence, the judge granted the council permission to apply for a warrant of eviction.
Council officers then evicted Ms Livesey today, advising her where she could get information on her housing options, should she need it.
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Cllr Michael Pavlovic, executive member for housing at City of York Council, said: “Thank you to all the neighbours and officers involved in ending this anti-social behaviour. This much-needed home will be re-let as quickly as possible.
“This case proves that together, we can tackle this kind of disruption and so improve the quality of life of those affected.
“Please report your concerns and work with us so we can take appropriate and effective action.”
Acting Sergeant Ben Ambler of North Yorkshire Police, said: “Drug use and antisocial behaviour has a detrimental impact on the quality of life for local people.
“It’s unacceptable and we’ll use all the powers and resources available to us to take action against those who make other people’s lives a misery.
“This result is evidence of our joint working with City of York Council and my thanks go to them for their work that has culminated in this eviction.
“I hope local residents are reassured that we will take action to tackle issues relating to drugs and anti-social behaviour and the impact these have on our communities.”