A pub landlord told to pull the plug on live music in his beer garden after just a single noise complaint says the move has already cost him up to £20,000. John Hinsley shut down the popular gigs at the Grove Ferry in Upstreet after a neighbour raised a grievance with Canterbury City Council (CCC) last September. He was advised to pause the outside entertainment by owner Shepherd Neame to avoid licensing issues and so a long-term solution could be sought. And now it appears a remedy has been found, as a bid has been submitted to build a special stage with acoustic protection to shield surround…
