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Noise pollutionWe live in an increasingly noisy world but powers exist for us to tackle noise. We receive about 2,400 complaints about noise every year. We operate a comprehensive Environmental Health out-of-hours service and deal with many complaints of noise when they occur. 24 hour noise control teamOxford's highly praised 24 hour noise control team can be contacted with complaints that require attention out of normal office hours. The control centre guarantees to answer calls within six rings and will forward your complaint and details to the out of hours service. An Environmental Health Officer will contact all callers within 30 minutes of a complaint being made. If a visit is necessary we guarantee to visit 95% of calls within one hour. Select the categories from the left hand navigation to find out more about specific types of noise pollution.
Burglar alarms
This page is useful if you or your company owns an intruder alarm which may cause a noise nuisance for other people.
Car alarms
A misfiring car alarm in the street that is causing a noise nuisance can be dealt with, and abated if necessary.
College Balls
Guidance to organisers of college balls on public safety and minimising public disturbance
Construction sites
Noise from construction sites can be disturbing, but a certain amount is inherent in such works however we can impose notice to carry out construction with minimum noise and disturbance.
DIY activities
Sensible precautions can be taken to minimise complaints from neighbours if you are undertaking DIY activities.
Neighbour nuisance
Information about noise nuisance and what to do about it
Fireworks
Fireworks safety, noise and pollution
Outdoor Events
Guidance notes on organising outdoor concerts and similar events. Page last reviewed 14 Apr 2008 Copyright © Oxford City Council 2008 
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