See below a letter sent yesterday by a senior Officer at Ealing Council. Like him, I trust that this saga is ended. Well done Ealing Council, the police and all involved here."I write further to your previous correspondence in relation to the Duke of York and the Shisha use at the property. As you are aware the council issued temporary stop notice on the use of the site under planning legislation on 30th November. This notice is due to expire on 28th December but was being completely ignored. The Council have been undertaking visits with the police to gather evidence for prosecution of the relevant persons. In the meantime, I have this morning received notification that the land owner has instructed bailiffs to take back possession of the land. I understand that bailiffs attended the property this morning entering, taking possession and re-securing the property. Site notices are displayed on the front door. I hope that this action will cease the unauthorised use and bring this matter to a close. This will ultimately be determined by the occupants reaction. The site will be visited this evening to assess the situation."
Maire Lowe ● 3049d