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Noise pollution

Find out how to report a noise problem and about the types of noise we can and cannot investigate.

How to report a noise problem

If you make a report of a noise problem, an officer from the council will investigate the issue.

Noise problems we can investigate

Find out about the types of noise problems we can investigate.

Noise we cannot investigate

Some types of noise are unlikely to be considered a statutory nuisance, and because of this, we cannot investigate.

Investigating your complaint

The Noise Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

How you can reduce your noise

Some noise is to be expected in a busy city. There are ways you could try to reduce your noise to help those around you.