Closure order imposed on Blackpool property after persistent disturbances affecting neighbours

A closure order has been imposed on a Blackpool property after police said it had been the source of persistent disturbances affecting neighbours.

Blackpool Police confirmed that Preston Magistrates' Court granted the order for a property on Bratby Close on Friday.

The closure order will remain in force until October 2026 and means nobody is permitted to enter the property except for the tenant.

Closure orders are powers that can be granted by the courts to help tackle serious nuisance, disorder or criminal behaviour linked to a property. They can prohibit access to a premises for a specified period in an effort to protect the local community.

Blackpool Police said the property had been causing persistent disturbances for neighbours and expressed hope that the order would provide the community with respite from the anti-social behaviour displayed by visitors to the address.

The force added that it will continue to work with partner organisations to address criminality and anti-social behaviour in local communities.

Anyone with concerns about criminality or anti-social behaviour is encouraged to report them to police online or by calling 101.