By Demolition of derelict eyesore brings peace to Grimsby street
A troublesome property, which has been the source of problems for neighbouring residents, has finally been demolished.
The property on Shelley Avenue in Grimsby has been a hotspot for antisocial behaviour since it was abandoned in 2005.
In the 16 years that the property has been unoccupied, it has attracted a significant amount of vandalism and fly-tipping, as well as several incidents of vandalism.
In November 2013, some 160kg of fly-tipped rubbish was removed from the property by Council officers.
In November 2017, Humberside Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene after the property became the target of another arson attack.
Council & ENGIE officers liaised with the owner to try to find a solution.
The site was then acquired by Lincolnshire Housing Partnership (LHP) who subsequently arranged the demolition.
Discussing the demolition, Councillor Callum Procter said:
“This is a really good result.
“Council and ENGIE officers worked with the previous owner to try to find a way of bringing the property back up to scratch so that new tenants could move in but sadly this was not successful.
“I’d like to thank Lincolnshire Housing Partnership and local residents for working with us to ensure that this site can now be brought back into use.”
Martin Wood, Head of Asset Management at Lincolnshire Housing Partnership added:
“We’re delighted with this outcome and look forward to working with local residents as we plan to redevelop the land for more quality affordable housing.”
