A council tenant has been evicted from a property in Rhymney after being convicted of offences linked to the supply of Class A drugs.
Carephilly County Borough Council began possession proceedings after a police investigation led to the tenant being arrested and later imprisoned.
Cllr Shayne Cook, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Housing, said: ‘Residents should not have to tolerate criminal activity or anti-social behaviour near their homes or in their communities.’
Caerphilly Homes’ Anti-Social Behaviour Team carried out the eviction while working with Gwent Police. The council said the tenant had seriously breached the terms of their occupation contract.
‘Eviction is always a last resort, but where serious breaches of an occupation contract take place, we will take firm action to protect residents and our communities,’ Shayne added. ‘This case also demonstrates the importance of our continued partnership working with Gwent Police in tackling criminal and anti-social behaviour.’
Under an occupation contract, tenants can be evicted from their homes if they or members of their household engage in illegal activity.
Officers from Gwent Police have previously noted that residential properties can play a significant role in supporting drug supply operations, often disrupting otherwise peaceful areas.
News of the eviction forms part of the council’s approach to improve safety and quality of life in its communities. Its anti-social behaviour policy, published in February 2020, set out the circumstances in which the local authority could act against tenants, including seeking possession of a property in some instances.
In January 2026 a similar case occurred – reported by our sister title Newstart – in which Caerphilly Council evicted a tenant in the Morgan Jones ward following repeated disturbances.
Image: Caerphilly Borough Council
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