Residents’ fury over ‘ neighbour from hell’
A ‘ neighbour from hell’ is causing misery for a group of residents in a Cumnock street, it is claimed.
The complaints centre on a council tenant in the Keir Hardie Hill area of Cumnock.
One local resident said he’s at his wits’ end with the ongoing problems.
Among his claims are late night booze parties, loud music, fighting and even damage to windows to some of the fourina- block properties.
He said: “I have stayed in Keir Hardie Hill for years and this neighbour moved in about a year ago. In the beginning things seemed fine, but that all started to change in the last few months.
“They started partying from the Thursday night through to the Monday and most nights you’d hear banging, loud music and even fighting.
“On one occasion windows were smashed. I don’t know how many times the police have been called.
“There’s people coming in and out of the house with weapons and people are scared.”
Another concerned resident wants the council to do more.
She said: “People round here are getting fed up with East Ayrshire Council not taking us seriously.
“Police have been called to this street a number of times. And although the council’s antisocial behaviour unit is involved, they’ve never visited the house, as far as we know.
“We just feel let down. Nobody seems to be taking us seriously.
“This is making people’s lives a misery.”
However, East Ayrshire Council has this week promised a “robust investigation” into the claims.
Bob McCulloch, Interim Head of Ho u s i n g & Communities said: “East Ayrshire Council takes all matters of antisocial behaviour extremely seriously.
“We wi l l s h o r tly be undertaking an environmental audit in the area with our
partners in police, fire, housing, waste management and antisocial behaviour officers.
“The audit involves the various agencies carrying out a walkthrough of areas and making a note of any potential environmental issues such as litter, abandoned cars, housing or antisocial behaviour matters.
“Daily tasking meetings also take place between the Council and its partners including police, fire, Health and Social Care Partnership and antisocial behaviour officers.
“These meetings allow information to be shared on any ongoing issues and for them to be dealt with swiftly
and effectively.
“Both East Ayrshire Council and Police Scotland will thoroughly and robustly investigate all reports of antisocial behaviour and crime and will make full use of our legal powers to ensure East Ayrshire continues to be a safe place to live.”