Following a ruling by a District Judge, a council tenant was evicted on Thursday 22 May, after drug-related activities and anti-social behaviour caused misery for her neighbours.
The council was granted a possession order by York County Court to end the tenancy of Nikkita Richardson, aged 29, of Pottery Lane, York.
This follows reports from local residents to the Council and North Yorkshire Police about drug-taking and dealing and anti-social visitors. This led to concerns about this address being used to transport illegal drugs from one area to another – known as County Lines activities.
The anti-social behaviour in the home and area, including loud noise and arguments at the house, disrupted and concerned local people who worried about its impact on their families.
Following work with residents and North Yorkshire Police, City of York Council served a legal warning of eviction on Ms Richardson, which she breached on numerous occasions. The Council then applied to York County Court for authority to evict its tenant and regain possession of the property.
After considering evidence, the District Judge granted the Council permission to evict which was done in conjunction with North Yorkshire Police officers.
Ms Richardson was advised where she could get information on her housing options, should she need it.
Councillor Michael Pavlovic, Executive member for Housing and Safer Communities, said: “Local residents’ co-operation in reporting and working with our Community Safety Hub has played a significant part in tackling this unacceptable activity in our communities.
“Please tell us your concerns and, as this outcome shows, we can work with you and take action.”
Sergeant Charlotte Gregory from North Yorkshire Police, said: “This address has been subject of joint work and investigations with North Yorkshire Police and City of York Council in the Community Safety Hub since August 2024 due to anti-social behaviour and drug-related concerns. The address has been a focus under Operation Titan, the York and Selby Command’s response to County Lines.
“The support from the Court in granting the Council possession of the property shows we are continuing to respond jointly to reports and information we get in a robust manner, through various approaches.”
Please report anti-social behaviour at www.york.gov.uk/AntisocialBehaviour, call 01904 551555 or email: neo@york.gov.uk.
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