Bothered by Noise?

People can be bothered by many types of noise. The main noises that cause problems are loud music, burglar alarms, car alarms, fans and motors, barking dogs, DIY and noise from construction sites.

What Can You Do?

The first thing you can do is speak to whoever is causing the noise. They may not be aware that they are causing a problem and may subsequently reduce their noise levels.

If the noise is ongoing (for example over two or three weeks) you should keep a diary to make a record of when the noise occurs and then pass this on to the noise team. You can download our Bothered by Noise leaflet at the bottom of the page and a noise record diary to help you accurately keep track of troubling noise. You can fill in a noise diary online by clicking the link on the right.

When to Contact Us

If talking to the person concerned does not help, or you feel that you are unable to approach them, you can contact us and we will investigate your complaint.

At Night

If the noise nuisance happens at night you can call us at Noise Patrol on 020 7527 3229.

During the Day

If you live in a council property you should contact your Estate Manager who will discuss the noise problem with you first and then refer it to us if appropriate.

If you live in a private property call us at the Noise Service on 020 7527 3258.

For more information on what we can and cannot do click the menu choice on the left-hand side side of this page.

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 - 2am Sunday to Thursday, 10pm - 4am Friday and Saturday)
Fax: 020 7527 3057