Well-known town figure Brian Wilkins appeared before Teesside Magistrates’ Court in May this year, charged with one count of breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order he was issued with last year.
He is accused of breaching the order by putting food down for wildlife in Green Street, Hartlepool, on February 11 this year.
Mr Wilkins, 78, of Sheriff Street, elected for a trial by jury.
Teesside Crown Court has now set a two-day hearing for August 9 next year.
The Criminal Behaviour Order was made by magistrates on April 1 last year.
It is in place for two years and prevents Mr Wilkins from leaving food in any public space or accessible places in Hartlepool due to concerns around it attracting vermin.
If he is found guilty of breaching the order, it carries the risk of prison.
Mr Wilkins was granted unconditional bail.
After his original conviction, kind-hearted townsfolk rallied round to help pay Mr Wilkins’ court costs, raising almost £2,000 through a GoFundMe page set up by his daughter Paula Allison.
The unlikely tale of the “Birdman of Hartlepool” standing trial on April Fool’s Day last year for feeding birds attracted headlines around the globe, being featured in the New York Post as well as in the UK’s Daily Mail.
The New York Post reported that Brian’s daughter, Paula, 57, said townsfolk supported her father and questioned the cost of the court trial.
