A man whose job involves reducing incidents of anti-social behaviour on behalf a housing association has been commended by the police.
Lee Godfrey recently received a North Yorkshire Police Commendation Award for the successful way he dealt with an issue involving a Broadacres resident in Northallerton.
Working closely with the police and other community partners, Lee, who is tenancy enforcement manager at Broadacres, was instrumental in helping a vulnerable elderly resident move to more suitable accommodation after she was taken advantage of by a younger person who was living with her.
Her home had become a magnet for anti-social behaviour which was disturbing neighbours and the community as whole.
Upon hearing of the issue and despite having to act remotely due to Covid-19 restrictions, Lee and a wider support team at Broadacres managed to move the elderly lady to supported accommodation in the area, where she is now thriving.
This also meant the young person, who cannot be named, was removed from the situation and she no longer has contact with the lady.
Inspector Sarah Sanderson, from the Hambleton Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “Lee is an absolutely asset to us and this award is much deserved.”
Lee, who has worked for Broadacres for 14 years, said: “Whilst I was honoured to accept the award, I did so on behalf of a team of over 30 people at Broadacres who successfully resolved this case.
“Broadacres has an excellent working relationship with North Yorkshire Police and the Safer Hambleton Hub and by taking a multi-agency approach we are able to ensure that incidents of anti—social behaviour in our communities are kept to a minimum and dealt with effectively when they do arise.”
Broadacres’ customer experience director Andy Powell said: “Lee is a credit to Broadacres, and this is an excellent example of how we are able to work in partnership to ensure our communities remain nice places in which to live.”
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