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Consultation on changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in England.
A new Bill proposing that fireworks noise levels are restricted was introduced by Yasim Qureshi, Labour MP for Bolton South and Walkden, on December 3rd.
The Scottish Government have opened a consultation on proposed changes to the Environmental Noise (Scotland) Regulations 2006.
For the first time noise is included as an indicator of deprivation in England and Wales. Both administrations published updated Indices of Deprivation in November.
The Scottish Government are consulting on an updated Agglomeration Noise Action Plan. It covers five agglomerations – Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Falkirk, and Glasgow. Agglomerations arw defined by
In responding to the government call for evidence on a proposed review of the licensing system, the IOA has expressed agreement with overarching objective of creating a consistent, transparent....
The Environmental Audit Committee published the outcome of their enquiry into Airport expansion and climate and nature targets at the end of October.
Protecting established music venues from noise complaints from new developments has recently been the subject of debate in the House of Lords and questions in the House of Commons.
In a consultation setting out a delivery plan for raising awareness, focusing primarily on air pollution, the Welsh Government are also acknowledge the health impacts of noise...
The N Ireland government are consulting on an updated Noise Action Plan for industry, setting out how the Department of Agriculture, the Environment and Rural Affairs....
This week changes were laid in Parliament enabling a major redesign of UK airspace, with the stated aims of increasing capacity alongside reducing emissions per flight and the impact of noise
To address long standing public concerns about noise from vehicles, the States of Guernsey are introducing legislation to prohibit alterations to vehicle exhaust systems that increase noise.