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A Beverley man has been fined £500 after his barking dogs irritated his neighbours so much they complained to the council.

Stewart Holland, 31, of Burden Road, Beverley, appeared at Beverley Magistrates Court on Wednesday, June 27, where he admitted to three breaches of failing to control the noise caused by his dogs barking and howling.

The court heard how dog wardens from the East Riding Council had been contacted by the council's housing team following complaints from neighbours about the barking from Holland's two dogs, which were left alone in his flat during the day.

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Despite requests being sent by post ordering him to control the noise, there was no improvement, prompting a community protection notice (CPN) to be issued.

Further visits were made and on November 30, 2017 and Mr Holland was found to be in breach of the CPN and he was ordered to pay a £75 fine.

He failed to make the payments and more visits by the dog wardens found further breaches.

Mr Holland claimed he had not received the letters and although they were resent, the fine was still not paid.

Overall, Mr Holland was fined £500 and has to pay a victim surcharge of £30 as well as a contribution to the council's costs of £500.

David Howliston, environmental control manager for the council, said: "The defendant has shown no regard for his neighbours, or his dogs, and has made no effort to reduce the problem.

"This case didn't need to go to court but by not responding to our letters and failing to pay the fixed penalty notice, he chose not to cooperate and he now has a criminal record and a hefty fine.

"The council will continue to investigate complaints of noise nuisance and those who don't comply will be taken to court."

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