Neighbours demand answers as tenant faces eviction from Stoke-on-Trent street

Neighbours are demanding answers after another tenant faces being evicted from a Stoke-on-Trent street. The Penkhull property - operated by Concrete - was first used as a house of multiple occupation and later asylum seeker accommodation without any problems.

But a tenant had to be evicted from the Stone Street property last year - and now a second tenant is facing the same fate. It follows a meeting between Stoke-on-Trent City Council, Staffordshire Police, and the housing provider.

Neighbours have reported 'shouting and screaming', clothes dumped outside the property, and countless 999 calls to police.

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Neighbour Samantha Harrington said: “There is a lot of anti-social behaviour again where the people that reside there have had people coming in and swearing at people and screaming all through the night.

“There have been that many 999 calls. It's unreal, kids are listening to it as well, it’s just disgusting because it’s literally right in the middle. Families live on this street, including myself with a family, and there's a school up the road.

“There have been clothes dumped on the floor outside the property. Last time we got told there'd be low-risk tenants but clearly they weren’t.”

Resident Nicola Casey added: “It’s been absolutely horrendous and my children's bedroom is opposite. Now in the last few weeks there have been that many police cars. They've been standing at the window seeing what’s going on, hearing all the bad language that is being said and the shouting. It has woken them up in the early hours.

“I think it’s in the wrong area. Some of the kids have to walk up to school on their own and you don’t know who’s going to be coming in and out of the place.”

Concrete has apologised to neighbours.

Laura Dalton, head of homelessness, housing and complex needs at Concrete, said: “Our teams have been working closely with our Stone Street residents and it recently became clear that, despite extensive support, our accommodation was not compatible for one individual and notice has been given. We apologise to neighbours impacted and thank them for their patience and support as we follow legal procedures and work with the resident to find a more suitable home. We’ll be working proactively with the local community to address any concerns and encourage neighbours to contact us directly or the police if they feel unsafe.”

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