A South Tyneside woman has been fined after ignoring a notice to clear up waste from her property.
Michelle Nelson, 39, of St Jude’s Terrace in South Shields was convicted in her absence of failing to comply with a Notice issued under the provision of the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 by not removing items likely to harbour pests. She was fined £200 by magistrates and ordered to pay costs of £100 and a victim surcharge of £34.
South Tyneside Council took action after receiving a report of an accumulation of domestic waste in the back yard of Miss Nelson’s property. A neighbour also advised that her bin was never put out for collection.
