We can investigate a range of complaints about nuisance :

Find out more about burglar alarms and bonfires

There are a number of areas where the law does not allow us to take action. These include smells from domestic premises and traffic noise from aircraft, trains and road vehicles.

We cannot take action against noise in the street and other anti-social behaviour. This is the responsibility of North Yorkshire Police (Telephone 0845 6060247)

Reporting a complaint

Step one

Contact us using the details to the right of the screen.  Please note, we do investigate complaints outside of normal office hours by prior appointment. Please contact us for more information

Weekend noise service

You can complain about noise on Friday and Saturday night between 9.00pm and 3.00am, on tel: (01904) 551555. We can also investigate complaints outside of the above hours by prior appointment. Please contact us for more information.

Step two

We send letters, make visits, collect evidence and assess whether a nuisance exists.

Step three

If we find that there is a nuisance we will take appropriate action. This can range from sending a formal letter to serving a legal notice and prosecuting.