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Noise, exhaust emissions, engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) (sometimes called an engine management light or 'EML'), and fluid leak rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.
What counts as a statutory nuisance and how councils can deal with complaints by issuing an abatement notice.
How councils deal with complaints about noise at night, intruder alarms, construction noise and loudspeakers in the street.
How councils assess and deal with nuisance odours from industrial, trade and business premises.
How councils deal with complaints about smoke from premises that's a statutory nuisance, smoke that's exempt and how smoke can be assessed.
Disputes with neighbours - noisy neighbours, barking dogs, statutory nuisances, high hedges, mediation and when your council can step in
Common causes of artificial light nuisance, lights that are exempt and how councils can assess light.
Report a noise problem like loud music, noisy pubs, neighbour's parties or barking dogs to your local council
Document explaining the relationship between the Environmental Permitting Regulations and local authorities’ statutory nuisance duties.
Includes neighbour disputes, reporting noise nuisance, pest control and looking after pets
As a local authority, you can issue a fine or take legal action against businesses for nuisance parking.
This report concludes the Law Commission's Simplification of Criminal Law: Public Nuisance and Outraging Public Decency project.
Bill will improve safety standards and help put an end to dangerous driving and antisocial behaviour in London hotspots such as Soho and Covent Garden.
The rules about having garden bonfires, burning domestic waste, complaining about a neighbour's bonfire, fines
Consultation on taking action against directors that breach electronic marketing regulations.
Government response to consultation on taking action against directors that breach electronic marketing regulations.
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