Blackbrook

Youth related anti-social behaviour Blackbrook Road/shops and anti-social use of e-scooters Chain Lane and Ashurst Drive

From community feedback we are aware of a number of issues within the ward regarding drug use. We are working closely with partners to address these issues. Officers have conducted street surveys particularly in the Ashurst Estate to gather intelligence and gain a better understanding of the issues, they have conducted joint visits with council and housing partners and currently looking at enforcement options and escalation processes to tackle the issue. Officers have attended local schools advising young people on behaviour an respect their area and others.

Drug dealing Ashurst Drive and aggressive begging nearby shops

Officers have conducted high visible patrols in the area and identified a male begging aggressively at the location and issued him with a community protection warning notice to deter future behaviour. Intelligence development and partnership working is ongoing in relation to drug dealing in the area.

Drug dealing the Blackbrook area remains a priority

Following the recent force restructure and the arrival of new officers at Newton‑le‑Willows station, neighbourhood staff have focused on understanding the scale of drug‑related issues in Blackbrook. Early work has centred on intelligence gathering, with officers carrying out targeted patrols, noting hotspots, and recording information on suspected activity.
Officers have engaged with residents, businesses, and partners to build local knowledge and encourage reporting. Initial partnership work with housing and local authority teams has helped identify key addresses and vulnerable individuals.

Anti-social behaviour Ashurst Drive is a current priority in the area