A councillor has confirmed that an indecent act was a factor in the decision to close a former bus shelter in Farnham town centre.

The structure on South Street was sealed up in October after a spate of incidents and anti-social behaviour involving drink, rowdy behaviour, consistent littering and sexual acts.

Two reports of indecent behaviour were recorded within three months at the shelter, which was also used by some of the town’s homeless .

The decision to board up the shelter was made following discussions between the police, Farnham Town Council and Waverley Borough Council.

And although some residents felt the move would merely “move on” the issues, rather than addressing them, there has been a decline in anti-social behaviour in the area since.

Councillor Kika Miryless, WBC portfolio holder for community services, leisure and EDI, highlighted the police’s role in making the decision to board it up.

She said: “The former bus shelter on South Street in Farnham was used for indecent acts during the summer and, after seeking advice from Surrey Police, the decision was taken to board it up to prevent further incidents.

“Since then, there have been no further reports of this type of anti-social behaviour in the area, but we will continue to monitor the situation closely.”

The work took place in the lead up to a plaque unveiling on the Notable Names of Farnham wall with town councillor George Murray saying there are plans to “wrap” the shelter to make it look more appealing.