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An Evaluation of Local Authority Antisocial Neighbour Noise Nuisance Services

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ABBREVIATIONS

ASBA

Antisocial Behaviour etc (Scotland) Act 2004

ASBO

Antisocial Behaviour Order

BME

Black and Minority Ethnic

CIEH

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health

DAT

Digital Audio Tape

DBA

A-weighted decibels

DTZ

DTZ Consulting & Research

DEFRA

Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

EHO

Environmental Health Officer

EPA

Environmental Protection Act 1990

HR

Human Resources

LA

Local Authorities

Laeq

A-weighted equivalent continuous noise level

LOA

Local Outcome Agreements

MOA

Memorandum of Understanding

NIO

Noise Investigation Officer (this has been used as general term for staff that are not qualified EHOs, but who are involved in the delivery of the NNN service. Job titles vary across LAs)

NNN

Neighbourhood Noise Nuisance

RSL

Registered Social Landlord

SACRO

Safeguarding Communities - Reducing Offending

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