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The Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander MP, has said she is "minded to approve" the operation of a second runway at Gatwick airport
A new report by The European Court of Auditors finds that while European cities have cleaner air, they are still too noisy.
A network of engineers, policymakers, industry stakeholders and scientists, are set to focus on reducing noise pollution and building a healthier environment.
Artificial noise or acoustic alerts have been discussed as an important potential safety measure, for e-scooters, if their use in public places is to be made legal.
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.
The Government are seeking views on proposals for changes to the planning process for national infrastructure projects.
A new report assesses the health benefits of having quiet areas within areas with high levels of road traffic and railway noise.
In a debate in the House of Commons yesterday, Under Secretary of State for Transport Mike Kane said
The long-awaited 4th edition of The Little Red Book of Acoustics was released in July 2024.
This bulletin discusses a variety of topics, including the Institute of Acoustics awards and a review of AI's role in acoustics. It also includes articles on wind turbine noise, managing construction noise, and the impact of residential development on venues. The publication provides updates on specialist groups and branch news, highlighting the diverse activities and initiatives within the field.
01 July 2024
A report commissioned by the Department for Business and Industrial Strategy to look at assessment of noise from onshore wind farms is now published.
The Welsh Government announced today that most local streets in Wales with a 30mph speed limit will switch to 20mph on September 17th.