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Northumberland City Council confiscates “noisy neighbour’s” sound system (17 August 2017)
Date: 17/08/2017
Northumberland County Council has taken action against a “noisy neighbour” whom they said made life a misery for nearby residents by playing music throughout the night.
The tenant – who lives in Ashington – has already had his music equipment seized by Northumberland County Council’s Public Health Protection Unit, after being contacted over noise levels over the weekend and ongoing howling and barking from a dog at the flat.
The council initially installed a noise monitor to record levels in nearby properties, before serving a noise abatement notice in June, which barred him from playing loud music and ordered him to take action to stop his dog howling and barking.
However, he did not change his behaviour, so council officers – supported by Northumbria Police – executed a warrant at his property and seized all equipment capable of playing music, including a stereo, computer, flat screen TV and speakers.
The occupant now has 28 days to apply to get his items back, but not before he pays the costs of the seizure operation. The council says if the goods are not reclaimed, the County Council will seek to donate them to a local charity.
Northumberland County Council's Cabinet Member for Planning, Housing & Resilience, Councillor John Riddle, said:
“Combating anti-social behaviour in our communities is a priority for the council.
“The action we’ve taken shows that, when necessary, we will take decisive action against those who cause distress to neighbours through their irresponsible behaviour.”
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