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Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
26 February 2025
New report: EU cities are still too noisy

A new report by The European Court of Auditors finds that while European cities have cleaner air, they are still too noisy.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
21 February 2025
New network set to focus on reducing noise

A network of engineers, policymakers, industry stakeholders and scientists, are set to focus on reducing noise pollution and building a healthier environment.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
07 February 2025
Consultation: National Policy Statement for Nuclear Energy Generation

A draft of a new National Policy Statement for nuclear energy generation has been published for consultation, as part of the ongoing review of planning policy.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
05 February 2025
Measures to curb underwater noise announced

The Government have announced that plans to accelerate the development of offshore wind power will be accompanied by measures to reduce harmful underwater noise.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
31 January 2025
Consultation on national land use launched

The Government has today launched a consultation on a strategic national approach to land use in England.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
27 January 2025
Government seeking views on Infrastructure planning reform

The Government are seeking views on proposals for changes to the planning process for national infrastructure projects.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
06 January 2025
Ireland: EPA consultation on Guidance Note for Noise (NG4)

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Ireland has revised Guidance Note for Noise (NG4) and it is now out for consultation.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
01 January 2025
Ireland: Little progress with Noise Action Plans in 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Ireland published its report on the environmental enforcement performance of local authorities in 2023 in December.

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Jack Harvie Clark
Jack Harvie Clark
04 December 2024
Evolving acoustic design standards: building on evidence

The proposed revisions to BS 8233 - see the paper by Harvie-Clark and Fenech in the IOA Acoustics 2024 proceedings here and a webinar recording here

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
15 November 2024
Aircraft noise impacts debated in Parliament

In a debate in the House of Commons yesterday, Under Secretary of State for Transport Mike Kane said

November/December 2024

This issue of Acoustics Bulletin features the 50th anniversary of the Institute of Acoustics (IOA), including a look back at key developments over the past 50 years. The bulletin includes details on the annual conference, branch news, and recent parliamentary and policy updates.

01 November 2024

Alex Shaida
Alex Shaida
02 October 2024
Briefing on the Defra National Noise Modelling System (NMS) on 8 October 2024

Join us for the briefing on the Defra National Noise Modelling System (NMS) and a memorial lecture honouring Geoff Kerry.

Notified Bodies For Noise Emissions In The Environment

Midlands Branch: Using ecoacoustics to monitor the Common Cuckoo in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone and AGM

MIDLANDS BRANCH EVENING MEETING THURSDAY 7 AUGUST 18:00 FOR AN 18:30 START ARUP ONE CENTENARY WAY BIRMINGHAM B3 3AY IN PERSON AND HYBRID

07 August 2025, 06:00 PM

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Midlands Branch: Using ecoacoustics to monitor the Common Cuckoo in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone and AGM

MIDLANDS BRANCH EVENING MEETING THURSDAY 7 AUGUST 18:00 FOR AN 18:30 START ARUP ONE CENTENARY WAY BIRMINGHAM B3 3AY IN PERSON AND HYBRID

07 August 2025, 06:00 PM