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Tree Fellers on The Priory!
December 15, 2006
A cracked willow tree being used as a drug den on Stafford ad Rural Homes’ Priory Estate in Stone, is to be felled, following observation and resident consultation work carried out by staff with the Joint Operations Group for the Priory area.
The tree, on the canal bank at Sycamore Road, had been the subject of over 35 reports to Stone Police from worried residents in the sheltered housing scheme nearby, as it became clear that people were using the shelter of the tree for drug activity. Damage had also been caused to front gardens and reports of other anti-social behaviour had been received.
Stafford and Rural Homes Housing Officer, Julia Thompson, and PC Andy Whitehall from Stone Police, found that over 85% of residents wanted the tree to be cut down and were really pleased that Stafford and Rural Homes wanted to take action.
Karen Armitage, Chief Executive of Stafford and Rural Homes said “This is a great example of effective partnership working to make our estates safer for our residents and help to improve their quality of life”.
Contractors working for Stafford and Rural Homes are due to finish the job on 20 December 2006.
A Photocall has been arranged for Monday 18 December 2006 at 9:00am, whenmMembers of the Joint Operations Group will be present for photographs and reporters.
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