Injunction orders served on people after reports of coronavirus breaches

Cannock Chase Council has served a number of court injunction orders on individuals in relation to a council property on Heather Road, Pye Green, Cannock.

The council has served four injunctions on individuals who occupy and visit the property.

The orders have been served on the tenant of the property, her mother, uncle and another man.

The injunctions, which were granted on June 3, mean that the defendants are forbidden to engage in any activity that causes nuisance or annoyance to nearby residents living in Heather Road as well as using or threatening the use of violence against local residents living in the area

In addition to this, three of the defendants cannot enter or attempt to enter any areas including Heather Road as detailed in an exclusion zone.

The injunction orders will be in place until June 2 2021 although the defendants have been given seven days in which to challenge them. The council’s housing team, with support from partner agencies, will continue to monitor the address and area.

Councillor John Kraujalis, leader of housing, said: “This has been a long and complex case. The council’s housing team has received a number of complaints about the property in Heather Road. There were daily complaints of late night noise, a constant stream of visitors to the property, allegations of drug taking/dealing, domestic abuse related incidents and repeated breaches of all Covid-19 advice.

“Officers have offered support to the tenant to try and resolve the situation, however, things failed to improve at the address. Therefore, it was agreed that the Council would issue injunctions against key individuals, thus keeping them away from the address.

“It is hoped that this action will address the experiences of residents, whilst also maintaining a tenancy for the vulnerable tenant. This behaviour will not be tolerated and the tenant remains at risk of repossession."

Councillor Andrea Muckley, leader of crime and partnerships, said: “This is a really positive outcome and enforces the message that this type of behaviour will not be tolerated. It is hoped that this action will address the anti-social behaviour that local residents have been experiencing in the area as well as avoiding a potential eviction of a vulnerable tenant.

“This is a great result for the council and it is hoped it will resolve the issues and improve the quality of life for local residents."

Chief Inspector Rebecca Hyde for Staffordshire Police said: “Staffordshire Police work in partnership to keep our communities safe and reassured. These injunctions are necessary to meet that commitment and demonstrate that we take all aspects of anti-social behaviour seriously. It is a shame that they are necessary, however there are a small minority that do not consider those around them and how their behaviour impacts on others.”