05/09/2007 00:00:00
UK: MP sees tenants booted out
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LIFE on the frontline was shown to an MP as he joined police to order
yobs out.
Alan Campbell hit the streets with officers and council officials to
kick out those who terrorise neighbourhoods.
Ten people were given their marching orders in the evictions in North
Shields.
Mr Campbell, MP for Tynemouth, paid tribute to the work done by officers
and North Tyneside Council’s safer estates team.
He said: “In my view it is important that MPs as legislators see at
first hand the impact of the laws we pass on local communities.
“The people receiving eviction notices or warnings are at the end of a
long process. They have had the opportunity to change their behaviour
and they refuse to do so.
“We are often told about individual rights – but what about the rights
of the local community?”
Five yobs were told they must leave their properties within 28 days
while five more were given warnings.
Lynne Pederson, 51, of Bridge Road South, was given a month to get out
after she was charged with possession of cannabis with intent to supply.
Susan Hartnup, 48, of Guisborough Drive, was told to leave after she
caused numerous problems with anti-social behaviour, including criminal
damage, harassment, threatening and intimidating behaviour, indecency
offences and being drunk and disorderly.
Andrea Milne, of Devon Road, received a similar order because of the
behaviour of her 17-year-old son, Lee Woods. He has been responsible for
harassment, intimidation, assault, breach of the peace and possession of
drugs.
Marie Morton, 25, of Tintern Crescent, was also given 28 days to quit.
She was given a final warning in July but complaints have continued. She
was also warned the police will seek an Asbo on her.
Maria Adamou, 38, of Guisborough Drive, was told to leave because of
complaints about the behaviour of her 17-year-old son, Michael Latimer.
She also received a final warning in July but complaints have continued
about intimidation, harassment and criminal damage.
Neighbourhood Inspector Geoff Cross said: “We recognise that a small
minority who act in an anti-social manner can cause misery for
neighbourhoods. We work closely with our partners to enable residents to
enjoy a good quality of life free from the fear of crime in their
communities.
“The role of Northumbria Police is to identify persistent offenders and
use all available methods to stop them committing crime and ensure a
safe environment for everyone to enjoy.”
Joanne Hepple, 36, of Gardner Place, was told to behave or get out after
her 16-year-old son caused problems for residents.
Stephen Tweddle, 54, was given a similar warning after a cannabis farm
was allegedly found at his privately rented home on the Coast Road. He
was given a notice saying the council will support his landlord in
evicting him on conviction.
Debra Barras, of Barrasford Street, East Howdon, also a non-council
tenant, was warned after information was received that anti-social
behaviour had occurred at her home.
Peter Ward, 21, of Rake Lane, was served with a notice of intended legal
action.
A 21-year-old man, from Wallsend Road, was also targeted because of
anti-social behaviour.
Colin Boxshall, of North Tyneside Council, said: “People who ignore
warnings risk being sent to prison as well as losing their home.”
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http://www.ukcia.org/news/shownewsarticle.php?articleid=12823
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Evening Chronicle via UKCIA
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