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What counts as a statutory nuisance and how councils can deal with complaints by issuing an abatement notice.
How councils assess and deal with nuisance odours from industrial, trade and business premises.
How councils deal with complaints about noise at night, intruder alarms, construction noise and loudspeakers in the street.
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.
Includes how to report antisocial behaviour, like nuisance noise, vandalism or abandoned vehicles, reporting antisocial behaviour anonymously, getting support.
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.
How councils deal with complaints about smoke from premises that's a statutory nuisance, smoke that's exempt and how smoke can be assessed.
Report a noise problem like loud music, noisy pubs, neighbour's parties or barking dogs to your local council
Advises on how planning can manage potential noise impacts in new development.
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