Nuisance

Are you disturbed by loud noise (music, barking dogs, DIY, audible alarms) or are you affected by smoke/odour problems? The new Envirocrime Unit (ECU) will respond to complaints about nuisance as they are reported and usually within 40 to 80 minutes. For routine requests for information the ECU aims to respond to all requests for service within 3 working days.

Please click here for our noise enforcement protocol or advice on how to take private legal action against noisy neighbours.

Other Types of Nuisance

Garden bonfires are the main source of complaint regarding smoke problems. While there is no legislation banning bonfires, smoke from them can constitute a statutory nuisance and possible action. Where possible we would recommend that waste material be taken to a civic amenity site for disposal, or if practicable, composted or recycled.

Please click here for more advice on composting or recycling.

Contact

For advice contact the Envirocrime Unit (ECU) and/or fill in the service request form should you require further action.

Envirocrime Unit,
Environmental Services,
South Bedfordshire District Council,
The District Offices,
High Street North,
Dunstable,
Bedfordshire. LU6 1LF

Telephone: 0845 8495972
Online Form: Service Request Form