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Noise: Pollution Control

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 17 June 2026UIN 9527

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she has taken to support local authorities in tackling noise nuisance.

Answered by Emma Hardy

The Government is committed to ensuring that noise is managed effectively in order to promote good health and quality of life. The Government considers that the current suite of legislation, which includes the statutory nuisance regime, the Noise Act 1996 and the premises licensing regime, provides local authorities with the necessary powers to deal with problems caused by noise and other nuisance.

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