GCH gets an Injunction on a violent man
Gloucester City Homes has taken action against two tenants residing in Columbia Close following a barrage of abusive incidents that have caused alarm and distress to the community and made the lives of other residents in the block a misery.
Previously Gloucester City Homes had taken an injunction against Paul Rogers following an ongoing dispute with Mr Dumoitier.
On 9 th December 2009 Gloucester City Homes applied to Gloucestershire County Court for an anti-social behaviour injunction against Mr Dumoitier. His Honour District Judge Singleton granted the two-year anti-social behaviour injunction prohibiting Mr Dumoitier from being abusive or causing any further alarm and distress to his neighbours.
The dispute between these two neighbours has been ongoing on for approximately 18 months, and despite interventions by Gloucester City Homes, Gloucester Police and Gloucester Anti-social Behaviour Reduction Unit could not be resolved amicably. As a result legal action had to be taken to allow the community to live peacefully.
Anti-social Behaviour Manager Victoria King-Lowe said “I am pleased with this result as the residents of Columbia Close deserve some respite from their warring neighbours. I hope that the granting of these injunctions will help both neighbours live peacefully in their own homes.
Gloucester City Homes are committed to tackling anti-social behaviour and will do so swiftly and effectively with their multi-agency partners.”
Ashley Green Gloucester City Homes Chief Executive said, “ I am delighted with the granting of these two injunctions, this demonstrates our commitment to resolving anti-social behaviour effectively and that we are able to use enforcement action when non-legal remedies are unsuccessful to put an end to this type of behaviour that blights the lives of so many people. I commented a few weeks ago to the Citizen on the first of these two injunctions and this action demonstrates our commitment to sorting this issue out for all of our tenants in Kingsholm”
Gloucester City Homes works with young people to prevent anti-social behaviour
Gloucester City Homes has held a one-day workshop for young people involved in low level anti-social behaviour. The aim of the workshop was to educate them about drugs and alcohol awareness and the consequences of anti-social behaviour for themselves, their families and their communities.
The workshop was funded by the Gloucester Crime and Disorder Partnership and was held in partnership with Gloucestershire Police and InfoBuzz, who delivered the workshop programme. The project was also supported by the youngsters’ parents who helped to make the day a success.
The event was also an opportunity for GCH find out what the young people thought about their own behaviour and that of their peers to help tackle anti-social behaviour in the future. Recognising that prevention is the key to reducing anti-social behaviour, GCH hopes that educating young people at an early stage will have a positive effect on their behaviour.
The workshop highlighted that many youngsters thought there was a lack of activities in their area and felt they did not have enough money to take part in activities elsewhere leading to boredom and anti-social behaviour.
The group suggested that more community events, youth clubs and parks with sheltered areas could reduce anti-social behaviour and the CDRP is drawing up an action plan to improve this for the future.
Those who attended the event found it a positive experience with one member of the group saying:
‘I came away with a lot and hope that days like this would happen again’.
Neil Smith, Gloucester South INA Inspector commented:
"The event organised by GCH and Quedgeley Safer Communities Team was ground breaking in so many ways. Nothing of this nature has ever been carried out in Gloucestershire before and the feedback I have received has been extremely positive.The event was purely voluntary and to their credit all invited children attended. Everybody found it very useful and it opened peoples’ eyes to how their behaviour can have a damning affect on individuals and the community as a whole.
It is still very early days but I am hoping further events such as this will be taking place. Gloucestershire Constabulary has formed a strong working partnership with GCH and we both understand how important the effective, positive dealing of ASB is and how it can harm a community"
Gloucester City Homes Chief Executive Ashley Green added:
"I am really pleased Gloucester City Homes is working with young people who have been involved in minor anti-social behaviour.
The fact that they turned up and were supported by their parent’s shows that they want to learn from their mistakes.
Working with our partners, these events enable everyone to learn from each other so we can make our communities better and safer places to live."
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