Noise from road vehicles
Certain types of noise may constitute an offence under Road Traffic law eg the sounding of a motor horn at certain times on restricted roads.
If you are subject to increased traffic noise due to new roads or altered traffic schemes you may be entitled to compensation or assistance toward sound insulation. You should contact Northamptonshire County Council or the Highways Agency (Tel: 020 7921 4411) for further advice.
Anti-social behaviour and noise
Noise complaints that are most likely to fall into this category include deliberate banging of doors or walls, children or parents shouting or screaming, or people slamming doors. It can even extend to verbal harassment.
This type of noise can be dealt with as either a 'normal' noise nuisance complaint or more serious anti-social behaviour. The council's Environmental Health Department can advise you as how best to deal with this issue.
The government has set up an information hotline to answer questions concerning anti-social behaviour. You should call the 'Together' helpline on 0845 605 2222.