How Do I Report A Noise Complaint?

AI Summary

If you’re dealing with noise from a neighbour or other antisocial noise, East Lothian Council says to contact the Antisocial Behaviour team during normal working hours. Outwith office hours, domestic noise complaints are handled by the night-time noise response with Police Scotland support, and commercial noise can also be investigated as a nuisance.

Situation What to do Contact / link
Noise from a neighbour or other antisocial noise in normal working hours Contact the council’s antisocial behaviour helpline Call 01875 824307 or use Report antisocial behaviour
Domestic noise outwith office hours, such as noisy parties, DIY or noisy neighbours Contact the police / night-time noise response Call 101
Noise from commercial premises, such as pubs or hotels Report it to the council to investigate possible statutory nuisance or licensing issues Report antisocial noise

East Lothian also asks you to tell them the source of the noise, how often it happens, and how it affects you. If it’s a neighbour issue, keeping a dated log of incidents can help.