We investigate complaints about unreasonable noise from:

air conditioning/plant noise

alarms

building sites - noise, grit and dust

buskers

deliveries and collections

DIY

loud parties

music

noise from licensed premises

noisy animals

residential noise

Other complaints

We can also investigate complaints about some non-noise issues including:

drainage problems (commercial)

smoke and odours (commercial)

pests (commercial)

waste accumulation (commercial)

light pollution

Out of hours emergencies

We respond to any environmental health emergency out of hours. This can include:

fatal accidents, legionnaire's disease and other health and safety issues

food poisoning incidents, food inspections for emergency closure of premises

housing issues, for example drainage problems and emergency re-housing cases

We have limited powers to deal with some noise sources, including aircraft noise, moving traffic and issues

Report a noise nuisance