Take part

Noise affects us all – and individuals, organisations and communities can help Noise Action Week in tackling the causes of unhealthy and anti social noise. This is especially important this year as the easing of lockdowns means much more socialising outdoors.

Take part

• Individuals – Encourage your local authority or housing provider to spread the word about Noise Action Week. Tell your friends, family and neighbours – follow us on Twitter @NoiseActionWeek for hints and tips about noise.
• Local Authorities – If you are a local authority Noise Action Week can raise the profile of your work in the short term. In the longer term it contributes to education and awareness raising among businesses and communities.
• Housing Providers – Raising awareness of the impact of household noise on neighbours builds better relationships in communities. Making tenants aware of the impact of noise on neighbours, informing tenants about remedies for noise problems and penalties for problem noise can help keep the peace.
• Landlords – noisy tenants cause a headache for landlords as well as neighbours. Measures like avoiding hard flooring in flats and making sure tenants are considerate neighbours can reduce the likelihood of noise problems.
• Universities/colleges – many towns and cities are enlivened by students. A vibrant population doesn’t have to be a disruptive one. We’re encouraging universities and colleges to use Noise Action Week to say shhhhh to students.
• Schools – Educating pupils on noise supports work on citizenship, science and health. Awareness of noise issues within schools and colleges and how it impacts on study helps get the message across.
• Pubs and music venues – bars and music venues are important social hubs – however they are often be at odds with nearby neighbours. With outdoor hospitality currently the norm its more important than ever to be mindful of noise.
• Noise Experts – For noise experts and acousticians, sharing information and knowledge about noise and its impacts can support business, communities and individuals in combating noise – and raise the profile of your work.

Our events pages give examples of work undertaken for previous Noise Action Weeks and we will add activity planned for NAW 2021 as we hear about it

We are working to raise more funds to support NAW in future – if you can help please get in touch – noiseactionweek@susspace.org.uk