Whitby

Residents raised concerns about the abandoned Stanny Oaks Leisure Centre that had become a hotspot for anti-social behaviour, with young people gaining access to the building and putting themselves at risk.

Local partners came together to address the issue through joint working between the council, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, neighbourhood policing teams and crime prevention officers. Following these discussions, work is now underway to strip out the interior of the building and install secure fencing around the site.
These measures will help prevent unauthorised access, reduce opportunities for anti-social behaviour and, most importantly, keep people safe from the risks posed by the derelict building.