Authorities have taken decisive action to close and board up a property on the Bourneville estate in Weston-super-Mare, following repeated complaints about drug dealing and anti-social behaviour. Avon and Somerset Police, working closely with Alliance Homes, emptied the house last week as part of ongoing efforts to improve community safety.
A spokesperson from the North Somerset Neighbourhood Policing team urged residents to continue reporting any concerns to both police and housing providers. “Following numerous complaints from local residents, we have taken the step to close a property linked to drug use, dealing, and anti-social behaviour,” they said. “We encourage anyone facing similar issues to come forward, so we can address them promptly.”
Alliance Homes, which manages housing on the Bourneville estate, described the closure as a “last resort” after extensive attempts to resolve the situation. The spokesperson explained, “We received repeated reports about community safety problems related to this property and offered support to the occupant over a long period. Unfortunately, the behaviour did not improve and the occupant chose not to engage with the help available.”
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After multiple efforts to curb the anti-social behaviour, Alliance Homes issued a Notice of Seeking Possession and collaborated closely with the police to protect the local community. “Taking such action is never taken lightly. We prioritize working with residents first, but when ongoing serious issues impact neighbours, we have a responsibility—backed by legal authority—to act in order to keep people safe,” the spokesperson added.
The process can be lengthy, and Alliance Homes acknowledges the frustration felt by residents during this time. They continue to encourage anyone with concerns about community safety to report them directly to housing providers or the police.