Man fined thousands for foul smell caused by leaving animal carcasses out for his dogs

A resident has been fined thousands of pounds for the foul smell caused by leaving animal carcasses out for his pets. Peter Egan from Shipston-on-Stour was taken to court after he failed to comply with a Community Protection Notice (CPN).

Environmental Health Officers from Stratford District Council had served the CPN in relation to the state of a property in Ilmington, which had overgrown gardens, and where Mr Egan was leaving animal carcasses outside for his dogs to eat, causing an odour in the summer months and attracting vermin.

The CPN was issued on June 20 2023 and it required works to be undertaken. Despite what the council said was 'concerted efforts' to engage with Mr Egan after almost 18 months, no response was received about the works and there was no improvement at the property.

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The council took the decision to prosecute the resident. On January 29, magistrates at Coventry Magistrates’ Court found Mr Egan guilty in his absence for breaching a Community Protection Notice with fines and costs totalling £2,424.

This included £220 for three breaches, plus a £264 victim surcharge and the council was awarded £1,500 in costs to be paid within 14 days. Councillor Lorraine Grocott, environmental and neighbourhood services cabinet member, said: "Whilst its disappointing that such matters get to the stage that we have to go to court, failure to engage with officers will not prevent us from using our enforcement powers.

"We hope that the judgement sends a strong message to the resident, and we hope that they take action to prevent further enforcement action."