The following table shows the number of orders for landlord possession applied for and granted to Warrington Borough Council for each year since 2002. Golden Gates Housing has managed homes on behalf of Warrington Borough Council since 2004. It acts as the representative in possession orders applied for and granted in the name of Warrington Borough Council.
Applied for Granted to 2002 495 291 2003 314 287 2004 239 210 2005 263 185 2006 274 237 1 The court, following a judicial hearing, may grant an order for possession immediately. This entitles the claimant to apply for a warrant to have the defendant evicted. However, even where a warrant for possession is issued, the parties can still negotiate a compromise to prevent eviction.
These figures do not indicate how many properties have been repossessed through the courts, since not all orders result in the properties actually being repossessed.