A SMITH’S Wood property has been handed a Closure Order following complaints of anti-social behaviour by a tenant.
Solihull Community Housing (SCH) – which runs Solihull Council’s housing service – was granted the order at Birmingham Magistrates Court in relation to 24 Lanchester Way, following proceedings against tenant Sharon Brittain.
West Midlands Police and SCH received numerous complaints of anti-social behaviour at the property since April 2025.
The court heard that this included reports of verbal abuse, threats of violence, intimidation, and loud music and disturbances.
A noise abatement notice, which was served to Brittain in December 2025 following evidence of ongoing issues, which the 49-year-old breached.
The Closure Order prohibits anyone except for those named on the order – people working for Solihull Council, SCH or the emergency services – from remaining in, returning to, or entering the premises for a period of three months.
Anyone that breaches the order commits an offence and can be arrested. If found guilty of an offence they could be liable to imprisonment and/or a fine.
SCH chief executive Lee Sugden said: “If anybody has any concerns of anti-social behaviour, you can report it in confidence to us or the police via our Anti-Social Behaviour Hotline on 0121 717 1500.”
