Borough council secures shop Closure Order for anti-social behaviour and nuisance

Oadby & Wigston Borough Council (OWBC) has secured a 56-day Closure Order

against Rijoke Supermarket, Long Street, Wigston following concerns relating to criminal behaviour, nuisance, disorder and wider regulatory non-compliance.

The order was granted by Leicester Magistrates’ Court following an application by OWBC under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.

The action followed an investigation by the council’s Licensing & Enforcement team, working alongside partners including Trading Standards, Environmental Health and Leicestershire Police.

Following previous engagement and intervention, the council determined that formal closure action was necessary and proportionate.

The Closure Order means the premises must remain closed for 56 days, subject to the terms imposed by the court.

Colleen Warren, Director of Finance, Governance and Environmental Health (S151) at OWBC said:

“We will always seek to work with businesses to achieve compliance, but where serious concerns remain we will not hesitate to use the enforcement powers available to us.

“In this case, concerns relating to criminal behaviour, nuisance, disorder and regulatory compliance resulted in the council taking the significant step of seeking a Closure Order.

“The Court’s decision to grant a 56-day Closure Order sends a clear message that criminality and serious or persistent non-compliance will not be tolerated within our borough.

“I would like to thank our colleagues in Trading Standards, Environmental Health, Leicestershire Police and our other partners for their support and assistance throughout this work.

“Our Licensing & Enforcement Team remains committed to working with partners to protect our communities and support responsible businesses.”

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