Solihull Community Housing (SCH) – which manages Solihull Council’s housing service – has been granted a Closure Order on a property in Smith’s Wood following complaints of anti-social behaviour by a tenant.
Birmingham Magistrates Court granted the order on Monday 20 April 2026 in relation to 24 Lanchester Way. It follows proceedings against tenant Sharon Brittain, 49.
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 Ms Brittain in December 2025 following evidence of ongoing issues, was also breached.
The Closure Order now 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.”