The Noise Abatement Society is a UK company[1] with the charitable aims of raising awareness of, and finding solutions to, noise pollution.[2] The Noise Abatement Society was established by John Connell in 1959.[3][2][4] John Connell lobbied and got the Noise Abatement Act passed through Parliament in 1960.[4][5] He was awarded an OBE for his efforts for the Society in 1991.
Over the years it has campaigned for the reduction of unnecessary noise from various sources,[citation needed] co-developed international soundscape standards, conducted research and assisted those who suffer from unreasonable noise, for example providing a telephone helpline.[6]
References
- ^ "Page for the officers of the NAS". companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
- ^ a b "Noise Abatement Society – To solve noise pollution for the benefit of all". Noise Abatement Society – To solve noise pollution for the benefit of all. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ "Report of recent award by NAS". broxtowe.gov.uk. Archived 2016-08-19 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b "The Noise Abatement Society: John Connell Awards 2015 Broxtowe Borough Council Wins The Silent Approach Award For Using Low – noise Terberg Matec UK Bin Lifts". staplefordcommunitygroup.org.uk. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
- ^ "Noise Abatement & Noise Nuisance". hayesmckenzie.co.uk. 8 January 2019. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "Helpline and support". noiseabatementsociety.com. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
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