7 September 26
Community safety

Council shuts down Stretford property following anti-social behaviour

Trafford Council has successfully obtained a full closure order from Manchester Magistrates' Court for a property on Trafford Grove, Stretford.

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Trafford Grove

Action follows persistent reports of anti-social behaviour, disorder and serious nuisance affecting local people.

The court considered evidence from Trafford Council, Greater Manchester Police, the housing provider and residents before granting the order, one of the strongest powers available to local authorities.

Problems around the two-bedroom terrace house on Trafford Grove included repeated attendance by police, neighbour complaints and incidents causing significant disruption to the community.

The order was sought after options involving housing management, support and safeguarding measures, help for the occupant to move and legal action through the County Court, did not solve the issues.

Cllr Keleigh Glenton, Trafford Council Executive Member for Communities and Safety, said: 

"Everyone has the right to feel safe in their home and neighbourhood. This case involved a history of anti-social behaviour which had a significant impact on nearby residents and needed repeated intervention from multiple agencies.


“A full closure order is not a power that the Council seeks lightly. It is reserved for the most serious cases where other attempts to resolve the issues are unsuccessful. We thank the Council’s community safety team and partners for their work to restore peace to the area.”