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HACAN Clearskies stands up for all people adversely affected by the increasing number of aircraft flying in and out of Heathrow airport. We are a lively, rational and independent lobbying group which campaigns for quieter, cleaner and safer conditions for residents living under Heathrow's flight paths. |
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Pipedown has been formed to counter one of the under-recognised scourges of contemporary life: Piped Music Also called muzak, acoustic wallpaper, elevator music or canned music, piped music is made possible by systems which allow a constant supply throughout a building. It is the misuse of this in public areas (and only this) which Pipedown has been formed to fight, encouraging and giving a voice to millions of people who hate piped music but at present often feel totally powerless to do anything about it. Pipedown is a member organisation of the UK Noise Association. Pipedown is a member organisation of the UK Noise Association |
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Noise Bulletin is a publication serving the needs of noise professionals working in the field of environmental noise, environmental health, nuisance, acoustics and occupational noise. |
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The department develops and promotes initiatives to address noise and other statutory nuisance, and manages research into noise. The Noise and Nuisance policy team is responsible for: · developing policy on neighbourhood noise (other than in the workplace) and other statutory nuisance (eg dust and smells/odours, bonfire nuisance). · developing policy on ambient noise (including a proposed National Ambient Noise Strategy - NANS); · negotiating proposals for European legislation on environmental noise and implementing the legislation once it comes into force; · managing noise research including noise mapping, assessing current levels and attitudes to environmental noise, a series of joint projects with the Department of Health on Noise and Health, projects connected with the proposed EC Directive on Environmental Noise and the proposed Ambient Noise Strategy and projects in response to noise and other nuisance issues; · disseminating information on how to avoid causing annoyance to others and what to do if you have problem. We liaise closely with other Government departments and outside organisations. · Department for Transport covers policy controlling noise emissions from aviation, vehicles and railways; · Department of Trade and Industry has responsibility for noise emission standards for outdoor machinery and recreational craft and for firework safety; · Home Office has responsibility for crime reduction and anti-social behaviour. |
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EPUK is The environmental charity supporting pollution control professionals. Find out about their work, news, events and publications. |
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Association of Noise Consultants is a corporate organisation for independent firms of consultants offering professional services in the fields of noise and vibration. 105 St Peter’s Street, St Albans, Herts AL1 3EJ Tel: 01727 896 092 |
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The Citizens Coalition Against Noise Pollution |
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The UK Noise Association brings together other noise campaigns, experts and individuals who have an interest or concern about noise and its related issues. Here are some of those who are member organisations, those we work closely with and other useful contacts. |
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Reviews of restaurants, pubs, hotels, and places to relax, shop, and meet away from the menace of piped music. The reviews are contributed by members of Pipedown: the campaign for freedom from piped music. Quiet corners was launched in June 2009. If you would like to contribute reviews, join Pipedown and help the fightback against Muzak. |