'A job well done': Residents thank officers after problem property closed

Local residents in Leek have thanked officers after a problem property was repossessed.

Local residents in Leek have thanked officers after a problem property was repossessed.  

In July 2025, officers secured a closure order against a flat in Eagle Mill, Shoobridge Street, following persistent reports of anti-social behaviour and drug-related activity.

And yesterday (Thursday 18 December), through partnership working, Your Housing Group were given full possession of the property.

Since then, residents have spoken about how they feel "safer" and described the work as "a job very well done".

One resident said: "A big thank you for the work done and all the effort in getting the closure order.

"This has made the community feel a lot better and a safer place to live."

PC Naomi Kramarczyk, Problem Solving Lead for Staffordshire Moorlands local policing team (LPT), said: "We worked closely with local housing providers to secure a closure order at this address, but we didn’t stop there.

“We carefully considered the concerns of local residents and the property was eventually repossessed, meaning it can go to someone else.

"I hope this shows our ongoing commitment to protecting residents and tackling the issues that matter most to local people.

"I am so pleased that local residents feel safer following this outcome and we will continue to work hard to protect communities across Staffordshire."