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The Scottish Government are consulting on updating regulations on school premises
The Scottish Government are consulting on updating regulations on school premises – last published in 1967 - with the aim of creating modern, high quality learning environments. Included is Acoustic Conditions Regulation 24 which states ‘Every part of the school building shall have acoustic conditions and insulation against disturbance by noise appropriate to the use for which the part of the building is designed.’ It proposes including a link to Building Bulletin 93: Acoustic design of schools - performance standards.
The consultation is open for comment until March 24th.
This week noise proved to be a cross party issue as written questions on noise and health, drones and railways from MPs from three parties were answered
European Commission urged to treat noise pollution as a core public health, environmental and productivity issue
Webinars from last weeks' Noise Action Week - covering noise and health, a day in the life of an acoustician, the impact of electric buses and pubs and clubs best practice now online
New research on travel attitudes in Wales finds no change in number of respondents bothered by noise outside their homes
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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