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Join us for the briefing on the Defra National Noise Modelling System (NMS) and a memorial lecture honouring Geoff Kerry.
Date: Tuesday, October 8th, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: University of Salford, Mediacity Campus
Discover the groundbreaking NMS project that's revolutionizing noise management in the UK. Learn about its development, capabilities, and applications.
Celebrate the life and legacy of Geoff Kerry, the renowned acoustics expert and instrumental figure in the development of Acoustics at the University of Salford and the IOA.
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Don't miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of noise management innovation and honour the memory of a pioneer in the field.
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Attendance is free for both online and in-person participation. Please register at:
North-West Branch: Inaugural Geoff Kerry Memorial Hybrid Meeting | Institute of Acoustics (ioa.org.uk)
The Environmental Audit Committee Inquiry into Airport Expansion and Climate and nature targets that took place last year and included a recommendation on noise impacts.
Considerations of noise and soundscape are embedded in the Natural Resources Wales State of Natural Resources Report 2025.
In December the Welsh Government(WG) published the outcome of their consultation on changes to permitted development rights (PDR), which includes air source heat pumps (ASHP).
Transport Scotland have published a new Transport Noise Action Plan (TNAP) for 2025 – 2028.
A report commissioned by the Department for Business and Industrial Strategy to look at assessment of noise from onshore wind farms is now published.
The Welsh Government are consulting on changes to permitted development rights including air source heat pumps(ASHP).
As part of their ongoing enquiry into the impact of airport expansion on climate and nature targets, the Environmental Audit Committee will be taking oral evidence tomorrow - Wednesday May 14th.
The Government are seeking views on proposals for changes to the planning process for national infrastructure projects.
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