An Ipswich woman who had "no thoughts or consideration for neighbours" has been fined more than £600 for playing loud music.

Charlotte Dickson, of Lindbergh Road, appeared at Suffolk Magistrates' Court on Monday, February 12. 

She was issued the notice by the Ipswich Borough Council environmental health team on March 14 last year, after she was found to have caused a statutory noise nuisance to neighbours by playing amplified music.

Ipswich Star: Dickson appeared in court last monthDickson appeared in court last month (Image: Newsquest)

Dickson then breached the notice on September 4, 2023. 

Magistrates noted the defendant had not appeared in court on two previous occasions and agreed to the application from the council to prove the matter without Dickson. 

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She was found guilty of the offence and given a £600 fine. Full investigation and legal costs of £600 and a surcharge of £120 were awarded against Ms Dickson.

Councillor John Cook, Ipswich Borough Council portfolio holder for communities and Sport, said: “Ms Dickson continually ignored our warnings and mediation, and continued to cause a noise nuisance in a residential area.

"She had no thoughts or consideration for neighbours affected by these persistent disturbances. The noise issue was not resolved, she failed to comply with the noise abatement notice, and left the council little choice but to take legal action.

“This should act as a warning to anyone else who is in the minority of residents who cause nuisance and make life miserable for their neighbours. We will not tolerate any kind of anti-social behaviour in Ipswich, and we will pursue enforcement action when we can.”