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A three-month closure order has been granted for a property in the town following repeated reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB).
The order, which was granted by Cheltenham Magistrates' Court on Tuesday 3 November, was secured for a property in the Oakley area to help protect residents in the local community.
The application was jointly secured by Solace and the Neighbourhood Policing Team and prevents anyone from entering the property other than the landlord, housing officials and emergency services.
It was made following numerous reports of ASB associated with the address, including suspected drug dealing outside the property, constant loud music, shouting, noisy parties and visitors coming and going at all times of the day and night.
It was reported that this constant disruption stopped people with young families who lived nearby from sleeping, and left many local residents feeling unsafe.
A partial closure order, which allowed the occupant to remain at the address, was put into place in September however offending continued.
Numerous breaches of the partial closure were reported to police and a full closure has now been granted.
The order will be in effect until 11.59pm on 2 February 2027 and the Neighbourhood Policing Team will be making regular checks on the property to ensure the closure order is being adhered to.
PC Oliffe said: "It is clear that long term anti-social behaviour, particularly in the housing environment has a real detrimental impact on the physical and mental health of local residents.
"So many of these residents have had to endure months of on-going issues and it simply isn’t fair. Providing the evidence is there, Solace use the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 wherever possible to prevent these kinds of issues from continuing."
Failure to comply with the order is a criminal offence which could result in imprisonment for up to three months, a fine or both.
The orders are designed to tackle serious and persistent forms of ASB, they close a property partially or completely for up to three months with a possible extension of up to six months. | 
