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Report a noise problem like loud music, noisy pubs, neighbour's parties or barking dogs to your local council
Noise is an inevitable consequence of a mature and vibrant society, but it can have a negative effect on people’s quality of life, affecting their health and wellbeing.
How councils deal with complaints about noise at night, intruder alarms, construction noise and loudspeakers in the street.
Disputes with neighbours - noisy neighbours, barking dogs, statutory nuisances, high hedges, mediation and when your council can step in
A guide to travelling overseas during Ramadan
This guide explains how impacts on noise should be incorporated into a cost benefit analysis.
Advises on how planning can manage potential noise impacts in new development.
Legal noise limits for on and off-road vehicles, and what to do if you're affected by road, rail or aircraft noise
You usually need a licence from PPL PRS to play live or recorded music in public - includes playing background music at your business, and staging live music or theatre productions.
Information on whether you need approval to put on certain types of regulated entertainment.
Summary of the government's ongoing programme of work addressing key issues identified by the DCMS Select Committee’s Inquiry into the Economics of Music Streaming, including an indicative timeline for upcoming milestones.
Includes how to report antisocial behaviour, like nuisance noise, vandalism or abandoned vehicles, reporting antisocial behaviour anonymously, getting support.
Music industry voluntary code that is a commitment to standards of good practice in relation to music streaming.
FCDO travel advice for Chad. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Find out why you might get a civil injunction, Community Protection Notice, Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) (formerly known as ASBOs), what it means and what happens if you break it.
FCDO travel advice for Turkmenistan. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Pakistan. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Bahrain, including guidance on local laws and customs, employment and travel bans.
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