Freedom of Information Request - Noise Nuisance Complaints and Section 59 Issuances
Received: 2 June 2025
I am requesting the following information regarding noise nuisance complaints and the use of Section 59 powers within the London Borough of Barnet: * Noise Nuisance Complaints: * Could you please provide the total number of noise nuisance complaints received by Barnet Council (specifically the Environmental Health department) for the period of January 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025? * If possible, please break down these complaints by category (e.g., loud music, noisy neighbours, vehicle noise, commercial noise) if such categorisation is readily available within your records. * Section 59 Notices Issued: * Could you please provide the total number of Section 59 warnings and/or seizures issued by the Metropolitan Police in the Barnet borough for the period of January 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025? * If this information is held by the Council (e.g., through liaison with local policing teams), please provide it. If not, please indicate which public authority (e.g., the Metropolitan Police Service) would be the appropriate body to direct this part of the request to. * Council Action and Future Plans Regarding Noise Nuisance: * Please provide details of any current initiatives, strategies, or specific action plans that Barnet Council (including Environmental Health and any relevant community safety teams) has in place or is developing to address and reduce noise nuisance within the borough. * Specifically, what steps is the Council taking to respond to, investigate, and resolve noise complaints, and what preventative measures are being considered or implemented?