A Sutton resident has been fined more than £500 after leaving bags of rubbish piled up in her garden despite complaints from her neighbours. Lesley Staniland, of Hardwick Lane, has appeared in court after failing to listen to several warnings about the state of her garden.
She was eventually issued with a Community Protection Notice and despite offers of support, the community safety team at Ashfield District Council had to take the case to court. Staniland appeared at Mansfield Magistrates' Court on August 18, where she was found guilty of breaching her Community Protection Notice.
She eventually removed the waste from her garden after being fined £500 and being forced to pay a victim surcharge of £50. The council was also awarded costs of £603.22.
