Neighbours in an NR3 block of flats are being plagued by strangers leaving their communal entrance in a disgusting state.
The flat block in Anchor Street has six homes within it, four of which have small children, and every day people who don’t live in the block are allegedly using the communal areas to get together and enjoy themselves.
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A person living in the flats who wishes to remain anonymous said: “I’m a single parent.
“With two kids it can be very scary.
“During the school run we have walked down to find people sleeping there, it has affected the kids seeing this.”
People in the flats say they have been complaining to the council for four years due to feeling unsafe but have been disappointed by the lack of action.
Allegedly the unwanted visitors go all times of day and night, even storing things such as clothes, drinks, food and even needles for suspected drug use in the area.
Norwich City Council confirmed last month that it will spend £3.15m putting in new door entry systems at around 207 sites across the city.
A city council spokesman said: “We are aware of four reports of anti-social behaviour in Anchor Street over the past four years and would encourage residents to continue to report any incidents of anti-social behaviour and drug abuse to the city council and police.
“The block of flats on Anchor Street is included in our upcoming programme to install new secure door entry systems which we hope will help residents feel safe in their homes.”
Green party councillor for the Sewell ward, Gary Champion, said: “Anti-social behaviour in communal areas is an issue that needs urgent attention from the city council across Norwich and can be unpleasant and intimidating for residents.
“The lack of security doors contributes to this problem and the Labour council’s delays in addressing this issue is unhelpful.”
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