Stevenage resident fined following persistent noise nuisance
A Stevenage resident has been fined after failing to comply with a noise abatement notice relating to excessively loud music.
Shannon Simpson, of Ascot Crescent, Stevenage, was served with a noise abatement notice by Stevenage Borough Council in July 2025 following complaints from neighbours about loud music being played from her property.
Environmental Health Officers continued to receive complaints and witnessed loud music being played from the property.
Miss Simpson pleaded guilty to one offence under Section 80 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 when the case was heard at Stevenage Magistrates’ Court on16 October 2026.
The court imposed a fine and court costs totalling £356.
Rob Broom, Cabinet member for Environment, Transport and Planning said: “Persistent noise nuisance can have a significant impact on people’s quality of life and their ability to enjoy their homes. We take reports of noise nuisance seriously and will investigate complaints and take appropriate action where necessary. This case demonstrates that we will use our enforcement powers when residents fail to comply with a noise abatement notice.”