A MOTHER is concerned for her daughter’s welfare due to parties taking place in her university accommodation.

The mother and daughter, who both wish to remain anonymous, are concerned about the impact the parties – which are being held at privately owned Student Roost Home Park accommodation – are having on others.

The most recent party occurred on the weekend of Saturday, October 10, and reportedly consisted of 21 people in one kitchen.

For the mother concerned, this was the final straw.

She said: “My daughter lives in these halls and she is scared for her safety and for others. She has reported it numerous times to the staff and I know others have reported it too, yet they do nothing.

“I want all the students to feel and be safe, they all need to take care of themselves and others around them. Home Park need to have a zero tolerance policy to any coronavirus rule breaking.”

Her daughter, who is studying at Bournemouth University, is finding the whole situation “very upsetting.”

The mother added: “My daughter has been left feeling as though she has been put at unnecessary risk due to Home Park’s relaxed attitude. She feels unsafe and let down due to their lack of response. She hasn’t been out in weeks, feels confined to her room and only ventures into the kitchen when everyone has gone out.”

The latest party at the York Road accommodation sparked police response, and they were called at 1.23am on October 10 to reports of “a large gathering of 40 people at an address off York Road in Bournemouth.”

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: “Officers attended and discovered that the number of people there had been exaggerated. Strong words of advice were given to those present and they were dispersed. Evidence will now be reviewed to determine further enforcement action.

“Local neighbourhood officers will continue to work with the community to help raise awareness of the rule of six restrictions currently in place.

“We would like to remind everyone that they have a social responsibility to stick with these rules to prevent the further spread of coronavirus.

“Our officers will continue to engage, encourage, and educate our communities in relation to the Government’s Covid-19 restrictions but where necessary we will use enforcement action, particularly when faced with blatant and persistent breaches.”

Director of operations at Student Roost Jason Andrews said: “The vast majority of our residents have been acting responsibly and following the guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

“However, unfortunately not all our residents have been following these rules, and we are aware of some parties taking place at Home Park. We are very grateful to the residents who have brought this to our attention so we could take appropriate action.

“We do not condone or support this behaviour in any way, and we are working closely with Bournemouth University, local police and our residents to prevent this happening in the future.”

Jason also outlined the support offered by the company, including accommodation being staffed 24/7 to provide round the clock support to all reside.

Extra team members have also been introduced to provide advice and help throughout the evening.

Although Home Park is privately owned, Bournemouth University is keen to ensure restrictions are abided by and that students feel safe.

A spokesperson said: “The vast majority of our students are adhering to the guidelines in place, and we are working with all accommodation providers in support of the guidelines.

“We are continuing to remind students of their personal responsibilities to help stop the spread of the virus, and a page has been created on our website to give more information about all we’re doing, as we take our responsibilities to staff, students and the local community seriously.”