A woman has been evicted from her York home after council chiefs say "drug-related activities and anti-social behaviour caused misery for her neighbours".
City of York Council was granted a possession order to end the council tenancy of Nikkita Richardson, 29, of Pottery Lane, who was evicted on May 22.
A spokesperson for the council said anti-social behaviour in the home included loud noise and arguments from inside, which disrupted and concerned neighbours and locals worried about the impact on their families.
A council spokesperson said reports from local residents to the authority and North Yorkshire Police about drug dealing, drug taking and anti-social visitors gave rise to concern that the address was being used to transport illegal drugs from one area to another - known as 'county lines' activities.
The spokesperson said: “Following work with residents and North Yorkshire Police, City of York Council served a legal warning of eviction on Ms Richardson, which she breached on numerous occasions.
“The council then applied to York County Court for authority to evict its tenant and regain possession of the property.
“After considering evidence, the district judge granted the council permission to evict which was done in conjunction with North Yorkshire Police officers.
“Ms Richardson was advised where she could get information on her housing options, should she need it.”
"As this outcome shows, we can work with you and take action"
Sergeant Charlotte Gregory from North Yorkshire Police, said: “This address has been subject of joint work and investigations with North Yorkshire Police and City of York Council in the community safety hub since August 2024 due to anti-social behaviour and drug-related concerns.
“The address has been a focus under Operation Titan, the York and Selby Command’s response to county lines.
“The support from the court in granting the council possession of the property shows we are continuing to respond jointly to reports and information we get in a robust manner, through various approaches.”
Councillor Michael Pavlovic, City of York Council's executive member for housing and safer communities, said: “Local residents’ co-operation in reporting and working with our community safety hub has played a significant part in tackling this unacceptable activity in our communities.
“Please tell us your concerns and, as this outcome shows, we can work with you and take action.”
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