Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 75725

Road Works: Noise

Tabled: 8 September 2025

Answered: 16 September 2025

Question

Mr Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make an assessment of the effectiveness of environmental protection legislation to limit noise pollution from roadworks in built-up areas on weekends.

Answer

Emma Hardy

The Government is committed to ensuring that noise is managed effectively to promote good health and minimise disruption to people’s quality of life. Section 60 of the Control of Pollution Act allows Local Authorities to address noise from construction si...

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