Vale council support Noise Action Week

Reducing neighbour noise will be the focus for the Vale of Glamorgan Council during Noise Action Week (19-23 May).

Dealing with more than 850 noise complaints annually, the council is using the event to raise awareness of the services provided to tackle noise and the simple measures individuals can take to solve problems. Housing associations and landlords will be sent guidance and advice to issue to tenants.

The majority of noise complaints to the council arise from domestic sources, and there are various contributory factors, including different lifestyles of people living in close proximity, amplified music and barking dogs.

Noise Action Week aims to:

• promote practical solutions to everyday noise problems;

• promote communication and consideration between neighbours;

• support local authorities, housing organisations, mediation services and others in informing the public of services available to tackle noise problems, and

• educate and inform noise makers and noise sufferers about reduction remedies.

Anyone suffering from noise or who would like to learn more about relevant issues and how to address them can either visit the noise pollution control web pages or contact the authority's pollution control team on 01446 709105.

19/05/2008