Lewisham threatens another musician for playing at home

Message from Nicky Bryant in response to ongoing controversy about a London council that is menacing musicians.

We are going through this too. We have been issued a CPW by Lewisham Council as my son (22) is a musician and occasionally plays in our (owned) flat, when he can’t get into a shared studio. If he plays again, he’ll get a CPN, a fine and risks having his instruments seized.
The statement by Lewisham Council is pretty much the statement we got sent when we got the warning notice.
This is Lewisham doubling down, not actually entering into any meaningful dialogue.
Musicians will always practise at home and some neighbours will complain so there needs to be a clear policy to avoid conflict, ie what hours musicians can practise etc. Many Councils have such a policy on their website, Lewisham don’t. And that’s the trouble. Musicians have a right to practise and neighbours think they have right to silence. The legal precedent set in RBKC is a good start.
Please if you’re going g through this too, get in touch. Fiona has left Lewisham, but we are still going through it, so to link up with others would be helpful.