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The Government has today launched a consultation on a strategic national approach to land use in England.
The Government are seeking views on proposals for changes to the planning process for national infrastructure projects.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Ireland has revised Guidance Note for Noise (NG4) and it is now out for consultation.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Ireland published its report on the environmental enforcement performance of local authorities in 2023 in December.
The proposed revisions to BS 8233 - see the paper by Harvie-Clark and Fenech in the IOA Acoustics 2024 proceedings here and a webinar recording here
In a debate in the House of Commons yesterday, Under Secretary of State for Transport Mike Kane said
This issue of Acoustics Bulletin features the 50th anniversary of the Institute of Acoustics (IOA), including a look back at key developments over the past 50 years. The bulletin includes details on the annual conference, branch news, and recent parliamentary and policy updates.
01 November 2024
Join us for the briefing on the Defra National Noise Modelling System (NMS) and a memorial lecture honouring Geoff Kerry.
The long-awaited 4th edition of The Little Red Book of Acoustics was released in July 2024.
An article in The Guardian business pages today asks whether heat pumps can cause noise nuisance to neighbours.
New report from the UK Parliament Culture, Media and Sport Committee found that noise complaints are contributing to the loss of grassroots music venues
Last week IOA expertise on noise acknowledged in the House of Lords, as the Grand Committee discussed a report covering noise and health
MIDLANDS BRANCH EVENING MEETING THURSDAY 7 AUGUST 18:00 FOR AN 18:30 START ARUP ONE CENTENARY WAY BIRMINGHAM B3 3AY IN PERSON AND HYBRID
07 August 2025, 06:00 PM
How has the COVID-19 lockdown affected our urban soundscapes, what should we be listening out for and what could it mean for the future of our cities?