Noise

The council takes noise problems seriously. We aim to meet our duties and exercise our powers to deal with noise problems affecting residents and businesses.

Noise problems that can be addressed include:

• loud music from pubs and clubs
• noisy neighbours and parties
• burglar and car alarms sounding persistently
• noise from construction sites and DIY
• barking dogs in gardens, houses or flats
• noise from air conditioning or ventilation systems
• noise from helicopters (see more information below)
  

For more information, download the Noise Information document below and see the Bothered by Noise? link on the left.

Noise from helicopters

Noise from helicopters can be very disturbing. Unfortunately councils currently have no power to deal with noise from any aircraft, however the noise team continues to log all complaints and pass details on to the relevant bodies. The Greater London Authority has investigated helicopter noise in the Capital and published its report: London in a Spin, which you can download below. The report makes practical recommendations to the Government and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to improve the management of helicopter traffic and reduce the environmental impact of helicopter noise. You can contact the CAA direct on 020 7453 6525.

Other organisations dealing with aircraft noise issues include the Airport Operators Association (020 7222 2249), the Aviation Environment Federation (020 7329 8159), the British Air Transport Association (020 7730 6931) and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) (020 7944 5494).

Sirens, bird song, road works, church bells... Islington Noise Survey

The council wants to know which noises you identify with Islington, which are your favourites and those that you really don't like. We also want to know where you go to find peace and quiet in the borough - do you visit a park or take solace in your home?

• You can fill in our online survey by clicking here

The survey runs from January 25th until the end of April. Your views will help the council format action plans regarding noise issues in the borough and will help with designating quiet areas. We thank you in advance for taking time to complete the survey.

This survey links to the Mayor of London's campaign to create peaceful, green havens for Londoners to escape the urban buzz of the city.

Contact

Noise Service
Public Protection Division
Islington Council
222 Upper Street
London N1 1XR

Email: noise.issues@islington.gov.uk

Tel: 020 7527 3258 (office hours)
Tel: 020 7527 3229 (night hours: 8pm to 2am Sunday to Thursday, 10pm to 4am Friday and Saturday)
Fax: 020 7527 3057