Conwy County Borough Council became the first Welsh local authority in Wales to use Anti Social Behaviour Injunctions (ASBI’s).

They attended court asking for a total of 7 ASBI’s to be granted against seven people who had been causing drunken behaviour, fighting, vandalism and intimidation at Minafon flats in Old Colwyn.

The fast-track judge District Judge Hoffman granted the ASBI’s against the 7 and within hours the individuals had been served the injunctions.

The Injunctions mean that they are not allowed within Minafon flats or its grounds. If any of them breach the order they will be in contempt of court and could face imprisonment. Flat residents were told to call police if they see any of those served with the order in the area.

Flat residents were understandably relieved that the council had taken such quick action.

ASBI’s have been used extensively in areas such as Manchester, and have been strongly pushed by the government through the ‘Together’ campaign.

(August 2005)