Disadvantaged children are being punished by a decision by Council officials to slap a noise ban on a city pub, its owner has claimed.

Steve Shaw, owner of the Delius Lived Next Door Bar in Claremont, said he has been told by Bradford Council if he holds a charity event this weekend and any complaints are received about noise levels, he could be closed down and fined £20,000.

Mr Shaw had hoped to raise more than £1,000 for the Waxworks scheme, which helps under-privileged children focus on music by teaching them how to play instruments and sing.

But after being summoned to a meeting with Environmental Health officials on October 3 because of an alleged breach of a noise abatement notice following a previous music event, he decided Saturday’s gig was too risky.

“The charity in question is now having to suffer,” said Mr Shaw.

A temporary events notice was granted for this weekend’s Refresher event, but then Mr Shaw received the summons following complaints from residents about the noise at the Bradford Boarfest event he held in August.

Andrew Lodge, Bradford Council’s Environment Health Manager, said officers had a duty to investigate complaints of unacceptable noise and take action if complaints were found to be justified.

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