Noise & Nuisance Conference

1. 6th October 2006 Noise & Nuisance Conference LOCAL AUTHORITY NOISE NUISANCE SERVICE EVALUATION John Boyle Associate Director

2. Study Objectives Study Aim Key Study Outputs Methodology 1 - Identify resources required to operate or replicate these services 2 - Assessment of cost-effectiveness and compare services with alternative and previous responses Final Report with Executive Summary and a Research Findings paper Desk Research 3 - Assess the role of NIOs vs. other EHOs with respect to duties, salaries recruitment methods etc. A presentation of research findings to the Scottish Executive To evaluate the operation of local authority Neighbour Noise Nuisance Services Key Question Do these services provide value for money? Residents’ Survey 4 - Gather NIOs’ views and experiences Monitoring and Evaluation Data An updated version of the Scottish Executive’s public advice leaflet ‘Sound Advice on Noise. Don’t suffer in silence’ 5 - Gather views and experiences of how the ASBA noise provisions are being implemented 6 - Gather views on relevance and presentation of relevant institutions and training Consultations (Possible) 30-minute presentation at the Scottish Nuisance Conference (Sept. 2006) 7 - Review guidance and users’ views of the guidance

3. Stage 1 Inception Meeting Stage 2 Desk Research Stage 3 Monitoring & Evaluation Data Stage 4 Primary Research Residents’ Survey Consultations Stage 5 Collection & Analysis of Cost Data Stage 6 Analysis & Reporting Study method

4. Key contacts • John Boyle, 0131 222 4576, john.boyle@dtz.com • Anna Evans, 0131 222 4595, anna.evans@dtz.com