People living in the Riverside area of South Tyneside can find out how the Council deals with noise complaints when their Community Area Forum meets next Tuesday (20th July).
Noise from barking dogs, burglar alarms, thumping music or rowdiness from bars and even vibrations from machinery can be hard on the ears. These are just a few of the issues preventing people from getting some peace and quiet.
The Council's Environmental Health team deals with almost 2,000 noise-related complaints each year from residents of South Tyneside. An officer will be explaining how these complaints are investigated and taking questions at the Forum meeting.
Councillor Audrey McMillan, Chairman of the Forum, said: "We all make noise from time to time - it's just part of living, and no one really objects to the occasional celebration or DIY work.
"But when it happens on a regular basis, it becomes a problem. Neighbourhood noise is the most common cause of complaints, and there's no doubt that living next door to someone who plays loud music, allows their dog to bark incessantly, clatters over their laminate flooring or does DIY in the early hours or late at night, can have a devastating affect on people's quality of life.
"The Council does a great deal of work in tackling noise nuisance and has a Noise Management Strategy in place. I'm very much looking forward to hearing more about it and I'm sure it will be generate some interesting discussion."
Other items on the agenda include a report from South Tyneside Homes outlining activities and issues in the Riverside area as well as updates from community safety partners about the various initiatives they have been involved in.
Members of the press and public are welcome to attend the next meeting of the Riverside Community Area Forum, which takes place on Tuesday 20th July, at 6pm, in South Shields Town Hall.
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