A row over music events at a church in Shropshire has been settled after an agreement was reached in court. Chris Jones, who keeps St Anne’s Church in Lea Cross, near Shrewsbury, had accused Shropshire Council of ageism and racism after he was told not to play amplified dance or reggae music at the building. But a noise abatement notice has now been lifted after Mr Jones and the council agreed on a series of measures to mitigate complaints about noise from the building. Mr Jones, who also owns the Albion Vaults pub in Shrewsbury, said the council began proceedings against him following two events at the church last year, where drum-and-bass and reggae music were played. Following an appeal… Continue reading English County Council accused of ageism and racism after ban on dance or reggae music