Press release Just one visit to a bar or night club playing loud music could damage your hearing forever, according to a report published this week. Noise levels recorded inside several night clubs and bars were between 85-100 decibels - well above the UK’s Health Executive recommended safe level of 84 decibels. The World Health Organisation recently said up to 1.1 billion 12 to 35-year-olds are at risk of developing noise induced hearing loss as […]

A survey of noise complaints to local councils was recently undertaken by Noisenuisance.org. the website is maintained by a few qualified and experienced environmental health professionals who volunteer in their spare time to help noise sufferers. Micheal Eade looks at the findings. Noisenuisance.org recently published some of the findings into a survey undertaken in 2014 into local authority noise complaints. The study prompted an 88% response rate from local authorities and provides a comprehensive insight […]

Community Safety Officer at Peabody housing, Mel Serghides, explains why London’s oldest provider of social housing is supporting Noise Action Week, why they take noise seriously and how Peabody tackles noise as part of its work to build thriving communities. We all hear noise from neighbours from time to time – it’s part of everyday life and keeps our neighbourhoods vibrant. However, too much noise in the wrong place at the wrong time can cause […]

Counting the cost of noise in neighbourhoods Prevention is cheaper than cure Press Release Noise is never out of the news for long – whether its disputes between neighbours and music venues, the increased hearing loss caused by exposure to loud sounds, or raised voices and barking dogs. Next week is Noise Action Week, giving services supporting noise sufferers an opportunity to speak up for cost saving, common sense approaches to keeping the peace. Most […]

Better late than never - we’ve had a quick look to see what the political parties promise on noise in their manifestos – and its mostly a bit quiet. Here’s a summary of what they say: Conservatives – specifically mention noise saying better noise barriers will be a part of their planned improved road network. They also promise a programme of pocket parks to provide respite from city streets. Labour - offer to replace low […]

Never mind the dawn chorus, at the start of summer increasing numbers of buskers come out of hibernation to entertain audiences on our streets. While their sounds might delight passers by, street performers have potential to cause concern for listeners in neighbouring buildings - shops, buisnesses, homes - who are forced to listen - sometimes for hours on end. Buskers are an integral part of the street scene in many city centres – bringing entertainment […]