Kirklees Council launches app for reporting noise complaints
The free Noise App allows residents to record and send sound directly to the Pollution and Noise Control Team.
This initiative replaces the Night Time Noise Service, which was operated previously in response to the annual increase in noise complaints in the summertime, and which saw officers visit residents to address complaints in real time.
The old approach was said by a council spokesperson to be "resource-intensive," with officers "often unable" to capture the noise in time during busy periods.
Councillor Munir Ahmed, cabinet member for environment and highways, said: "As the weather improves, of course more of us want to take advantage of being outside and spending time with friends and family.
"Unfortunately, the council's Pollution and Noise Control Team see a huge increase in complaints over this time, as understandably too much noise can be disturbing.
"It's easy to get carried away when having parties, but please spare a thought for your neighbours and keep noise to a minimum to avoid disruption."
The council's Pollution and Noise Control Team can be reached via phone on 01484414739 or by email at pollution@kirklees.gov.uk.
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