A WIDNES pub played music so loud that neighbours could hear it from inside their homes, a court has heard.

Lee Kelly of the Ring O' Bells, Pit Lane, Farnworth, pleaded guilty to breaching a noise abatement notice after being prosecuted by Halton Council.

He was given a 12 month conditional discharge by Warrington magistrates on Wednesday.

An environmental health officer observed loud music coming from the pub on Sunday, May 24, 2015.

A noise abatement notice was subsequently served and was not appealed.

The officer visited several residential properties near the pub on Saturday 13 June, during an ‘Indie Bells’ event and clearly observed that noise from loud music from within the pub garden was clearly audible within nearby homes.

The officer listened again to music from a ‘Reggae Bells’ event on July 13 at two neighbouring properties.

Sound recordings made by a resident from the evening were determined to be causing a nuisance.

Halton Cllr Stef Nelson, board member for environmental services, said: “Officers have a duty to respond to and take appropriate action where complaints of noise nuisance are received.

“Officers work hard to ensure that noise emanating from premises is not disproportionate and unreasonable and they play an important role in balancing everybody’s right to reasonable use and enjoyment of their property.

"The council welcomes the efforts of local businesses to engage with the community but hope that this case sends out a clear message that the law is there to protect people and officers will take action where there is evidence that the law is not being complied with."