Noise Nuisance

Noise Nuisance

Tipton, Great Bridge, and Princes End regarding noise emphasize that nuisance noise is primarily a civil matter handled by the local authority, rather than a direct police.

"Hello Resident, we have received several reports regarding noise nuisance in the Tipton, Great Bridge, and Princes End areas. Please remember that persistent loud noise, such as loud music or DIY, is managed by Sandwell Council. We advise attempting a peaceful conversation with your neighbour first. If this is not possible, please report the issue via the MySandwell Portal or call the Environmental Health Team on 0121 368 1177 (Option 7). Note that the council does not operate a 24-hour response service." Neighbourhood Alert +1

Key Advice from Local Alerts

Council vs. Police: Noise from domestic properties (shouting, dogs, music) or businesses (pubs, factories) should be reported to Sandwell Council.

Police Involvement: Only contact the police via 101 (or 999 in an emergency) if the noise involves criminal activity, threats, violence, or car cruising.

Evidence Gathering: You will likely be asked to keep a Noise Diary for at least six weeks to prove the noise is a persistent problem.

The Noise App: For more effective investigations, the council may invite you to use a dedicated app to record audio clips of the disturbance directly for investigators.

Council Tenants: If the noise is coming from a council-owned property, you should contact the Local Housing Team directly at 0121 368 1166. Neighbourhood Alert +4

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Thank you from Tipton Police Station.

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