Noise nuisance complaints have been seen to be increasing across the board over the past two years. According to an article published by Direct Line Group in October 2022, the last financial year saw nearly 450,000 noise complaints to councils across the UK, which equates to 1,229 every day, or one every 70 seconds.
The real number of noise complaints may be even higher than these official figures, as research conducted by Opinium in June last year showed that only a third of Brits have acted in response to a noise dispute with their neighbour.
Although local councils and housing associations are doing their best to keep up with the demand, it is becoming increasingly difficult for them to manage and prioritise caseloads, with stretched resources and no sign of things getting any easier.
Make it easier to manage your caseload!
At Cirrus Research, we understand that noise changes lives, affects residents’ health and well-being and lowers their quality of life. Whether it’s nuisance noise from a barking dog or a factory across the road, we can work together to support residents noise complaints by providing accurate and objective noise data that will help you make the right decision.
The Trojan Noise Nuisance Recorder from Cirrus Research was designed in conjunction with local authorities, environmental health officers and housing associations to allow you to measure, monitor and record noise nuisance quickly, easily and effectively.
The whole system, from the recorder through to the software, is simple to use for both you and the end users so that you can be sure that the information you get is actionable and reliable.
Key features of the Trojan Noise Nuisance Recorder include:
- Secure and lockable case to prevent tampering
- Fixed microphone cable to avoid misuse
- Secure tripod mount for the microphone to prevent damage
- Wireless remote control to start/stop recordings to make it easy for residents to use
- High-quality audio recordings provide a more in-depth view
- Removable handheld sound level meter for on-the-spot measurements
As a Trojan customer, you also gain exclusive access to our NoiseAid App, which has been designed to help you gather data before deploying the Trojan, saving you time and making your resources more effective. This app gives your complainants the ability to instantly log disturbances via a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer. Any data logged here is directly fed to a secure portal for your viewing.
As well as the NoiseAid app, you will benefit from the NoiseTools software, which makes it easier than ever before to download and analyse noise data. This software is free from ANY installation or licensing restrictions, and can be downloaded onto as many PCs as needed, at no additional cost.
At Cirrus Research we also offer an industry-leading 15-year warranty and ongoing UK-based training and support.
Take the first step to allowing your residents to love their neighbour today by speaking to our noise experts on +44 (0) 1723 891655, or emailing us at [email protected].
Find out more today: https://cirrusresearch.com/noise-nuisance-measurement/