Housing firm issues statement after worrying reports of 'serious violence' in its homes

A housing firm has received 'serious reports of violence' and anti-social behaviour (ASB) in its homes over the past year.

A report from Stockport Homes has revealed that the company dealt with a total of 1,834 incidents of ASB in its accommodation across the borough last year, down from 1,943 in 2021/22. The firm manages more than 12,000 properties around Stockport and is responsible for running the council's housing stock.

Stockport Homes is currently going through an independent review on its housing model, which could bring major changes to social homes in the borough. More than 300 reports of ASB were recorded in the company's 27 blocks which have three or more floors, with problems ranging from lifestyle clashes to violent confrontation.

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The highest number of ASB reports in blocks were in Lincoln Towers where there were 38 incidents last year, with an average of 12 reports for each of the block buildings.

Stockport Homes said the overall number of reports decreasing is a sign that the situation is improving. Responding to the problems in the company's blocks, the firm's Safer Neighbourhoods team issued one community protection notice over the past year, with 34 warnings, and three possession, closure, or demotion of tenancy orders for the most serious cases.

But Edgeley Coun Matt Wynne said there have been "concerns over time" about how the properties are managed. Speaking at a town hall meeting earlier this month, he highlighted examples of the problems residents are facing.

He added: "We've had ASB reported by elderly and vulnerable tenants for three consecutive nights, asked for security and police attendance, and