Hackney's Noise Service
Hackney's Noise Service is addressing a surge in construction noise complaints, as reported in its 2025 annual performance.
Hackney's Noise Service reported a significant increase in complaints related to construction noise in its 2025 annual performance report, presented to the Corporate Committee in March 2026. The report indicated 415 construction noise complaints in 2025, following 447 in 2024, 340 in 2023, and 320 in 2022. This trend reflects a rise in complaints since 2022, correlating with increased construction activity across the borough.
The increase in complaints follows a broader decade-long rise in construction activity and associated noise, according to the 2025 annual performance report. Hackney's Noise Service is the council's department responsible for managing noise control within the borough.
Key facts
- Hackney's Noise Service reported 415 construction noise complaints in 2025. Source
- The 2025 annual performance report was presented to the Corporate Committee in March 2026. Source
- Construction noise complaints were 447 in 2024, 340 in 2023, and 320 in 2022. Source
- The report noted a decade-long rise in construction activity. Source
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