Chaddesden residents can enjoy some peace and quiet after Derby City Council successfully prosecuted a resident for breaching a Community Protection Notice.

Carissa Leigh. 38, of Derwent House, Huntingdon Green found herself in front of Derby Magistrates after breaching the notice for playing loud music. She has now been handed more than £1500 in fines and costs.

The Council first received a complaint from Derby Homes in July 2024 about a noisy neighbour playing loud music, and a Community Protection Warning letter was issued by the housing provider. Further recordings were sent to the Council via the Noise App, which showed that loud music was still being played throughout the day and prompted further action.

The Council then issued Miss Leigh a Community Protection Notice (CPN), requiring her to reduce the volume to a level which would not cause a disturbance to the local community, but the noise continued.

The Council applied to Derby Magistrates Court to obtain a warrant under section 51 of Anti-social Behaviour, Police and Crime Act 2014. The application was successful, and a warrant was granted to enter the property.

With the support of Derbyshire Police and Derby Homes, the Council seized several items of electrical equipment which were believed to be used for playing loud music.

At Derby Magistrates Court on Friday 13 June 2025. Miss Leigh pleaded guilty to failing to comply with a Community Protection Notice. She was ordered to pay a £623 fine, £249 victim surcharge and £708.83 costs. The Court also ordered the forfeiture and destruction of the items seized from her property.

Councillor Shiraz Khan, Cabinet Member for Housing, Property and Regulatory Services, said:

Our residents have the right to feel safe and relaxed in their own homes. This prosecution shows that we will take the appropriate action to address issues such as noise, so that our residents can live happy, healthy lives.

It’s also another great example of the Environmental Protection Team, Derby Homes and Derbyshire Constabulary, working closely in partnership to ensure the best possible outcome for our communities.

Anyone needing help or support with noise disturbances can contact the Environmental Protection Team through the Derby City Council website or call 01332 642020.