Mountsorrel flat ordered to close as cannabis plants are found

No one will be able to go inside the flat until July.

A council flat in Mountsorrel has been ordered to close following reports of drug-related anti-social behaviour.

Charnwood Borough Council received reports of drug-related activity taking place at the flat including drug dealing and drug paraphernalia being taken into the property.

When they went to investigate with the Police they discovered cannabis being grown inside.

Cllr James Poland, lead member for public housing said: “This is the third closure order the Council has secured this year. I hope it clearly shows we will not shy away from taking action against those demonstrating disruptive behaviour and causing a nuisance in our communities.

“The Council is committed to working with partners to make our towns and villages safer and I would like to thank all of those involved in securing this latest closure order.

“If anyone is experiencing anti-social behaviour, I would ask them to please report it to us so we can look into it.”

The closure order stops anyone, including the tenant, from entering the property for a period of three months.

The council will now consider any further action which can be taken in relation to the tenant.

The closure order will remain in place until July 6, 2022.