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Disputes with neighbours - noisy neighbours, barking dogs, statutory nuisances, high hedges, mediation and when your council can step in
Follow these steps if you have a dispute with your neighbour. This guide…
Before making a formal complaint or getting others involved, try to…
If your neighbour is a tenant, you can complain to their landlord. This…
If you cannot resolve the dispute by speaking to your neighbour, you can…
You can ask your local council for help if the neighbour dispute involves…
You must try to settle a dispute about a high hedge informally before the…
You should call the police if your neighbour: is violent, threatening or…
If all else fails, you can take legal action against a neighbour. Taking…
Includes neighbour disputes, reporting noise nuisance, pest control and looking after pets
This paper identifies the effect of neighborhood peer groups on childhood skill acquisition
The guidance explains the neighbourhood planning system introduced by the Localism Act, including key stages and considerations required.
These documents present high-level data to support the Plan for Neighbourhoods programme, and are intended to support Neighbourhood Boards in identifying and evidencing local needs.
You can be fined if your dog is out of control in public - find out about Dog Control Orders, banned dogs, dog fouling and reporting a dangerous dog
This study uses a large-scale survey of mature Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) groups in rural Malawi
Includes how to report antisocial behaviour, like nuisance noise, vandalism or abandoned vehicles, reporting antisocial behaviour anonymously, getting support.
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