Find tips to help you avoid causing noise nuisance or disturbance from street parties.
A street party is a great way to meet your neighbours and build communities by bringing everyone together. However, some residents may not wish to take part.
Be Aware With Our Tips
Therefore, it is important to be aware of causing a nuisance arising from noise. To avoid this:
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consult everyone in your street about having a street party.
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notify any neighbours of your event, what time it will finish and what is planned to take place.
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include a name and telephone number of an individual that residents can contact if they are being disturbed by the party.
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carry out regular checks and noise assessments throughout the event to ensure that any noise is not causing a disturbance. Take immediate action where it is identified that levels are causing a disturbance. The council's Pollution Team can offer you further guidance if required.
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keep volume levels of music and related entertainment to a reasonable level, and vary the type of entertainment provided.
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make sure the volume of music and other entertainment is reduced where it is scheduled to run into the evening as children and other residents may be trying to sleep. Peoples’ tolerance of all forms of noise tends to reduce the later an event runs.
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ensure that the event does not extend to outside of the designated area, and that anyone who attended the event is considerate of neighbours as they arrive/leave.
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place tables, chairs and stalls in such a way to allow for easy access by emergency service vehicles.
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make sure that hydrants and hydrant markers remain clear and accessible for East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service to use.
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be careful where you attach bunting and other materials. Make sure they do not pose a fire risk, obstruction or a hazard to the public.
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do not have bonfires or fireworks, these are not permitted on the street.
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clear the street of all debris after the event, and make sure that you return the area to the condition it was prior to the event. The council reserves the right to charge the event organiser for cleaning the area if this is not undertaken adequately.
You can download the tips above as a handy advice sheet in PDF format below.
We Love Street Parties - But Not Releasing Balloons
We also recommend that you do not release helium filled balloons and Chinese type lanterns as part of your celebrations, as these can kill wildlife.
Balloons present a serious choking threat to animals, birds and marine life as they are slow to break down and decompose - go to our Pollution section under Related Pages to find out more.
