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Last revised: 6 October 2008

Please follow this link to make an online enquiry, complaint or report, relating to this service - Outside & Traffic Noise

Car Stereos

The Environmental Health Department has powers to deal with noise from car stereos subject to proving statutory nuisance. It is essential that we can identify the owner of the vehicle accurately in order for any action to be taken. To do this we need the details of the vehicle including its registration number, make, model and colour.

Contact : Environmental Health on 01380 724911

Street Noise

The department has no powers to deal with noise from the street caused by children play, late night revellers etc.

These are public order offences and can only be dealt with by the Police.

Contact : Wiltshire Police on 0845 408 7000

Traffic Noise

The Environmental Health department has no powers to deal with noise from passing traffic or vehicle manoeuvering on the public highway. These are matters dealt with by either Wilts Police or Wiltshire County Council.

Contact :Wiltshire Police on 0845 408 7000 or www.wiltshire.police.uk (External link)  - Opens new window
Wiltshire County Council Highways Department on 0800 23 23 23 or www.wiltshire.gov.uk (External link) - Opens new window

Aircraft Noise

Noise from low flying aircraft is a matter either for the :

Ministry of Defence on 01980 620819 in the case of military aircraft
Civil Aviation Authority on 01275 475226 in the case of private or civil aircraft.