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Crackdown over late night noise | Crackdown over late night noise |
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Residents in Cardiff complaining of loud parties and other late night disturbances are to be given an anti-noise service until the early hours. | Residents in Cardiff complaining of loud parties and other late night disturbances are to be given an anti-noise service until the early hours. |
Cardiff Council said it was in response to a 73% rise in noise complaints over the past two years. | Cardiff Council said it was in response to a 73% rise in noise complaints over the past two years. |
Two out-of-hours council officers will be on duty from 1900 BST from Wednesday to Sunday, with the service operating until 0300 BST in peak periods. | Two out-of-hours council officers will be on duty from 1900 BST from Wednesday to Sunday, with the service operating until 0300 BST in peak periods. |
They will issue legal notices and in extreme cases will seize equipment. | They will issue legal notices and in extreme cases will seize equipment. |
The council's pollution control team dealt with more than 3,000 enquiries in 2007/08. | The council's pollution control team dealt with more than 3,000 enquiries in 2007/08. |
It said the most common complaints were about amplified music and barking dogs. | |
The most recent prosecution occurred on 31 March after officers from the team seized eight guitars, a drum kit and a collection of speakers and amplifiers. | |
The seizure was carried out after two breaches of a noise abatement notice were witnessed by pollution control officers in December last year. | |
The offender was fined £750 at Cardiff Magistrates. | |
Coun Ed Bridges, chair of the public protection committee, said persistent noise offenders would not be tolerated. | Coun Ed Bridges, chair of the public protection committee, said persistent noise offenders would not be tolerated. |
If holding parties keep music levels to a minimum and notify neighbours in advance - you might even invite them Will Lane, Cardiff pollution control team | If holding parties keep music levels to a minimum and notify neighbours in advance - you might even invite them Will Lane, Cardiff pollution control team |
"The council takes action wherever unreasonable disturbance is being caused and officers may confiscate equipment or instigate legal proceedings where necessary," he said. | "The council takes action wherever unreasonable disturbance is being caused and officers may confiscate equipment or instigate legal proceedings where necessary," he said. |
In the first instance the officers bring the matter to the attention of those concerned before they take it further. | In the first instance the officers bring the matter to the attention of those concerned before they take it further. |
Will Lane from the pollution control team said that simple measures could be taken to prevent problems. | Will Lane from the pollution control team said that simple measures could be taken to prevent problems. |
"It is important that householders and businesses consider the noise they make and how they can prevent unnecessary disturbance," he said. | "It is important that householders and businesses consider the noise they make and how they can prevent unnecessary disturbance," he said. |
"It is advisable to speak to neighbours when undertaking DIY as people are more likely to be understanding if they are forewarned. | "It is advisable to speak to neighbours when undertaking DIY as people are more likely to be understanding if they are forewarned. |
"If holding parties keep music levels to a minimum and notify neighbours in advance - you might even invite them." | "If holding parties keep music levels to a minimum and notify neighbours in advance - you might even invite them." |
Residents can access the out-of-hours noise service by dialling the 101 non-emergency line. | Residents can access the out-of-hours noise service by dialling the 101 non-emergency line. |
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