DRUG Dealers And Anti-Social Tenants Evicted By Housing Association

HOUSING association River Clyde Homes has underlined its zero tolerance approach to anti-social behaviour by securing the evictions of three Greenock tenants.

A sheriff granted orders to end the tenancies of William Robertson, of Belville Street, for drug dealing in the vicinity of his home, and Robert Meechan of Ann Street, for drug dealing from his home.

The housing association also successfully obtained an order to evict John Glancy of Ann Street for persistent anti-social behaviour by him and his visitors.

Elaine Cannon, senior manager, River Clyde Homes, said “Tackling anti-social during the pandemic has been challenging however positive partnership working with Police Scotland and Inverclyde Council’s community wardens has assisted the association to obtain orders at court to evict three tenants.

“River Clyde Homes will continue to take action against tenants who persistently act in an anti-social manner and cause disorder in our communities and this could lead to them losing their home.”

Chief Inspector Paul Cameron stated: “This kind of toxic anti-social behaviour remains a focus for police in Inverclyde.

“We will continue to work with our partners to find joint solutions to problems which often cannot be resolved in isolation and pursue individuals involved using the strongest possible legal action against them.”

A newly-formed partnership hub involving organisations including River Clyde Homes, Police Scotland and Inverclyde Council’s community wardens is working to find collaborative and co-ordinated approaches in tackling community related issues including persistent anti-social behaviour.

Councillor Tommy McVey, chair of Inverclyde Council’s police and fire scrutiny committee, said: “We’re pleased to support our partners at River Clyde Homes and local police in driving selfish behaviour out of our towns and villages.

“Inverclyde on the whole is a safe and welcoming place to live but we must do all we can to stamp out a small minority who want to ruin that for others.”

River Clyde Homes tenants can report anti-social behaviour 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling 0800 013 2196.