A resident has been fined for repeatedly playing loud music and breaching a noise abatement notice.
Rossendale Borough Council secured the prosecution after neighbours reported ongoing disturbance, prompting an investigation by the council’s environmental health team.
The first complaint was made in February 2024, and a noise abatement notice was served on September 25, 2024, requiring the resident to reduce the volume of amplified music.
Despite the notice, further breaches occurred on May 30 and August 24, 2025, leading to legal action.
Councillor Adrian Lythgoe, lead member for environment and corporate services, said: "People should be able to enjoy their homes without being subjected to persistent noise nuisance.
"Our environmental health team worked carefully with the residents affected, gathered the evidence needed and successfully brought this case to court.
"This prosecution shows that where a noise abatement notice is repeatedly breached, we will take action to protect the quality of life of local residents."
The case was heard in court on August 19, 2026, where the council’s senior environmental health officer and two residents gave evidence.
The court described the resident’s actions as a "deliberate and persistent course of conduct" and found them guilty of two offences.
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Taking into account personal circumstances and mental health difficulties, the court imposed a £100 fine for each offence, totalling £200, and ordered a £600 contribution towards prosecution costs.
The council said prosecutions of this kind follow detailed investigations by the environmental health team.
Rossendale Borough Council said its approach is to resolve noise complaints informally where possible, but will take enforcement action when a noise abatement notice is repeatedly breached.
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