The Arwenack Club in Falmouth took to social media this week after receiving a Noise Abatement Notice from Cornwall Council.

The former British Legion thanked people for their support since the notice was given but wanted to make it clear this is just a pause in the entertainment, they said: "We are now going forward and taking legal action and hope to return very soon with our action-packed weekends."

On the government website, it explains that Councils must investigate complaints about issues that could be a 'statutory nuisance' which could be caused by a number of reasons:

• noise from premises or from vehicles, equipment, or machinery in the street
• smoke from premises
• smells from industry, trade, or business premises (for example, sewage treatment works, factories, or restaurants)
• artificial light from premises
• insect infestations from industrial, trade or business premises
• accumulation or deposits on premises (for example, piles of rotting rubbish)

The website also states that those served with an abatement notice can appeal to a magistrates court within 21 days of getting the notice. Those looking to appeal could do so if legal tests haven't been met to show that the issue is a statutory nuisance.

A spokesperson for Cornwall Council told Nub News: "Cornwall Council's Community Protection Team launched an investigation into noise levels at the Arwenack Club, Falmouth, following complaints from members of the public.

"Subsequently, a Noise Abatement Notice was served on March 16, 2023."