Sutton Resident Convicted For Failing To Clear Garden

A Sutton resident has been convicted for breaching a Community Protection Notice by failing to clear the waste on her front garden.

Nichole Bradley, 36, of Brookfield Avenue, Sutton, was given multiple warnings.

She was subsequently issued with a Community Protection Notice and a £100 Fixed Penalty Notice requiring her to remove the waste from outside her property. 

Despite the Council’s Community Safety team’s efforts, she failed to clear the huge build up of rubbish from her front garden which consisted of two sofas, bottles, rotten food and household waste. 

On the 28th January 2022 Bradley was summoned to Mansfield Magistrates Court where she failed to attend.

In her absence Bradley was convicted for breaching a Community Protection Notice issued to her on 5th August 2021.

The Court also granted a remedial order, meaning Bradley is still responsible for clearing the waste by 25th February 2022. 

She was fined £440, and ordered to pay a £44.00 surcharge and legal costs of £485.20, a total of £969.20. 

Cllr Helen-Ann Smith, Portfolio Holder for Community Safety and Crime Reduction said “Nichole Bradley had a disgusting amount of waste in her front garden. This was having a detrimental effect on neighbours and the street in general. This is a fantastic result from the Community Safety team who gave her many opportunities to clear her garden to avoid prosecution. 

“The Council will not tolerate fly tipping, or anti-social behaviour and we will pursue enforcement actions when necessary. This year alone we have now prosecuted 11 residents for anti-social behaviour, nuisance, and Environmental offences.”