Noise Action Week – Ssssh!

(19th – 24th June 2014) is Noise Action Week. (http://www.noiseactionweek.org.uk/)

Noise Action Week 2014  provides an opportunity for everyone concerned with noise to raise awareness of the impact noise has on our health and well being.

Research findings show noise is important to our happiness at home and most neighbourhood complaints to local authorities are about noise (that does not include complaints direct to neighbours or housing providers), and that half a million people moved home in a year because of noise.

Noise is sound that disturbs, irritates or annoys us – some sounds can make us feel better – like our favourite music, natural sounds like birdsong or the seashore. Understanding the impact noise has on our health is important – alongside learning that a healthy noise environment – a positive soundscape – can make us happier and help improve health.

WSMS consistently has noise nuisance as the number one topic for referrals. We therefore like to get involved in any publicity surrounding the week. We hope to have a physical presence in Horsham town centre on one of the days to promote our service.

If you need any advice about dealing with noise nuisance from a neighbour do get in touch with us. Additional advice can be obtained from the Noise Pollution team at your local council. Our links page has web address for all of the 7 local authority areas in West Sussex.

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