New Year’s Eve error that could land you with a £5,000 fine
New Year’s Eve error that could land you with a £5,000 fine
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HOUSEHOLDS should be aware of an error which could land them with a £5,000 fine. With just hours to go before Brits ring in the New Year, many will be thinking of lighting fireworks to celebrate. But if you have plans to host a firework display then you need to finish up by 1am or you could risk being fined thousands of pounds.
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That's because noise beyond this hour falls within “unsociable hours," under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. This act usually defines night hours as 11pm to 7am and during these hours, loud noises must be kept to a minimum. However, on New Year's Eve, the hours during which fireworks can be let off is extended to 1am.
Failure to comply with these rules can lead to a warning from your local council. And in other cases, you could be slapped with a Noise Abatement Notice under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. This is a legal document that a local authority such as the council serves to someone who is creating a noise nuisance.
It is worth noting that if these are ignored you could be fined up to £5,000. Rob Price, Head of Litigation Department at HCB Solicitors said it’s "essential to balance celebration with consideration for your neighbours". He added: “Loud noise during unsociable hours can all lead to legal issues.
