Good morning and welcome to today’s edition of Ashfield News, this week a ‘closure order’ has been made on a Nottinghamshire home and 81 homes have been approved in a village.
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‘Closure order’ on home
A council tenant faces eviction after repeated anti-social and criminal behaviour at their home in Kirkby-in-Ashfield.
A closure order has also been approved for the property in the town’s Coxmoor estate.
The house, which was owned and rented out by Ashfield District Council, was also linked to violent and illegal drug activity, according to reports.
The order, which was approved by magistrates. followed a joint application between the council’s community safety team and Nottinghamshire Police.
Antonio Taylor, community safety manager at the council, said:
“We know the misery caused to local communities by those who believe the law doesn’t apply to them. This property was the source of anti-social and criminal behaviour and we and Nottinghamshire Police have acted swiftly to put an end to that.”
Inspector Chris Boylin, Ashfield Neighbourhood Policing Inspector, added:
“This highlights the important role the community plays in informing us where the problems that affect them are. Through the information they have provided, we have been able to take action and then work with our partners to take steps in improving things for those living in or visiting the area.”
New housing development go-ahead
Plans to create more than 80 homes in an Ashfield village have been approved.
A total of 81 properties can now be created on land off Main Road in Jacksdale.
The development will be made up of bungalows, semi detached homes and detached properties, ranging from two to four bedrooms in size.
There are also two self-build plots in the development, the plans show. Eight of the homes will be affordable.
A planning statement on the development states: “The aspiration for the design of the site is to create a distinctive, modern and high-quality residential development which adds variety and housing choice to Jacksdale whilst respecting the character of the area and context of the site.”
CCTV released after burglary
Police have released CCTV images of two people they want to speak to after stolen bank cards were used fraudulently.
A wallet containing the cards was stolen during a burglary of a home in Brierley Cottages, Sutton-in-Ashfield.
The victim woke up to find her bag was missing from her front room.
Following the burglary on February 16, the woman’s cards were used to buy goods at shops in the Sutton area
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Inspector Jayne Clarke, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Burglary and fraud are deeply invasive crimes which have a significant impact on victims.
“We're determined to find those responsible who targeted this address and bring them before the courts to face the consequences of their actions.
“We believe the two individuals pictured may have information relevant to our investigation we are appealing for them, or anyone who recognises them, to please get in touch.”
Anyone with any information is urged to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 95 of 16 February 2024, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Progress on Ashfield Fire Station project
Staff at Ashfield Fire Station have released images of progress being made on its pond project.
The wooded area and island area have been cleared, with seeds and bulbs donated by the community due to be planted next year.
A spokesperson said: “Once again we would like to say Thank you to all those that have assisted with this. It will be a project to help keep our communities safe for many years to come.”
When complete, schools and community groups will be able to use the area to learn more about water safety, fire setting in the woods and home fire safety.
Catcalling could be banned
Street harassment, including catcalling, and using a vehicle in an annoying way could be banned for the entire Ashfield district under a new council proposal.
Offenders could face a fixed penalty notice if they break the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO), the Local Democracy Reporting Service has reported.
Ashfield District Council’s current PSPO, which covers anti-social behaviour relating to alcohol, dogs and urination in public spaces, is due to expire later this year.
The cabinet is likely to propose that it be extended for another three years, with more sources of public nuisance to be added.
The ban on street harassment would include making inappropriate sexual comments, and other actions which could scare or intimidate people.
It is intended to protect women and girls from inappropriate behaviour.