‘DON’T make your noise a nuisance – respect your neighbours!’ is the message from the council during noise action week.
Noise action week, Monday 19 – Saturday 24 May, is an opportunity to raise awareness of the problems excessive noise can cause in communities.
Professor Steven Broomhead, chief executive of the council, said: “Noise complaints to the council increase during the summer, mainly from parties or dogs being left outside who bark excessively. We know that the warm weather and world cup celebrations this summer will result in more outdoor gatherings but would appeal to residents to respect their neighbours and keep noise under control. We aren’t asking people to be silent but we want to use this week as an opportunity to talk about the impact noise can have on neighbours and let people know what they can do if they have concerns.”
So how can you keep the noise down but still have fun in the sun? The council’s noise enforcement team has some top tips…
· Let your neighbours know about DIY or parties in advance, if people are expecting some noise they are much less likely to complain.
· Perform noisy DIY jobs during normal waking hours between 9am and 7pm, especially involving hammers and drilling.
· Keep the volume of TV, radio and music as low as possible, especially late at night. If you want to turn the volume up, use headphones (but be careful not to deafen yourself!).
· If your dog barks when left alone, leave the radio on at a quiet volume on a talk station.
· Site noisy household equipment (eg washing machines) away from party walls.
· When buying a new household appliance, ask how noisy it is. If people opt for quiet appliances, manufacturers will make them!
· If you have an old or faulty burglar alarm, replace it with one complying with British Standard BS 4737. Notify us that you have an alarm and register your key holders on our secure database.
The council’s website contains lots more information about noise and its effects and how the council can help if you have a complaint. The council investigates all complaints of noise from domestic, business and entertainment, and commercial property.
Visit www.warrington.gov.uk/noise for more information and to report a noise problem.
‘DON’T make your noise a nuisance - respect your neighbours!’ is the message from the council during noise action week.
Don't make your noise a nuisance – respect your neighbours!
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