NewsUK Newsproperty news'There is a loud party going on next door, can the police do anything about it?'08:03, 16 Jun 2026The steps you can take if your neighbour is throwing a party you consider excessively noisy have been set out following an enquiry posted online.‌The question, raised on the Ask the Police website, reads: "There is a loud party going on next door, can the police do anything about it?" A response from the police clarifies that while officers may attend such incidents, depending on the situation, "in the absence of other criminal offences being committed, the police have no powers of prosecution for noise offences, and it may be necessary for you to contact your local authority".‌Additional guidance available on gov.uk states that you can request assistance from your local council if a neighbour dispute "involves an activity that is damaging to health or a nuisance". This is referred to as a 'statutory nuisance' and could include loud music, alongside various other issues, such as barking dogs, artificial light, and a build-up of rubbish.Article continues belowPeople are encouraged to attempt resolving the problem by speaking to their neighbour/s initially, before approaching the council. If the council determines someone is causing a statutory noise nuisance they must issue a 'noise abatement' order.This instructs the person what they must do to cease creating a noise nuisance or risk further legal proceedings. If someone breaches an abatement order concerning noise from their home, they can be fined up to £5,000.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌property news