Chesterfield councillor urges residents not to be noisy neighbours

With more residents spending long periods of time at home during the Covid-19 pandemic due to the Government’s social distancing measures, people may become more aware of noise from their neighbours.

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Councillor Chris Ludlow, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for housing, said: “The restrictions in place are essential to help reduce the spread of coronavirus, protect our health and save lives.

“However, that means we will probably be hearing more noise from our neighbours than we are used to.

“In some situations, this may lead to frustration or annoyance.

“We appreciate that everyone will be experiencing difficulties due to the current restrictions, but we are urging everyone to be considerate of their neighbours by thinking about how noise from your home could be causing problems and upset to others.

“We also urge everyone to be more tolerant and patient with noise and activity that they won’t be used to hearing.

“There is a real need to show some good will at this time.”

A council spokesperson added: “The council will continue to deliver a noise service.

“You can still call report ongoing noise by calling 01246 345345.

“In most instances you will be offered advice over the phone and we will endeavour to resolve the problem by initially contacting the person who is allegedly causing the noise in writing.

“We will also, where appropriate, ask you to complete record sheets to give us a better picture about the frequency and duration of the noise you are experiencing.”

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