West Lothian says the quickest way to report a noise complaint depends on the type of noise, but for antisocial noise you can contact the council on 01506 280000. If it’s criminal or needs urgent police attention, call 101 or 999 in an emergency.
| Type of noise | Who to contact | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General antisocial noise | West Lothian Council on 01506 280000 | The Safer Neighbourhood Team can also deal with persistent disturbances and keep a record of incidents. |
| Criminal behaviour linked to noise | Police Scotland on 101 | Use 999 in an emergency. |
| Noise from a neighbour’s household | Safer Neighbourhoods Team on 01506 280000 | This team also provides an out-of-hours emergency noise service. |
| Dog barking / other animal noise | First try speaking to the owner; if it continues, contact Environmental Health | A noise diary can help if further action is needed. |
| Alarm noise | Environmental Health, or the Safer Neighbourhood Team outwith office hours | They will try to contact the owner or keyholder. |
A good first step is to speak to the neighbour or owner if you feel safe doing so, and keep a note of dates, times, and what happened. For animal noise, West Lothian also suggests using a noise diary if the issue continues.