COTSWOLD District Council is asking residents to be neighbourly and considerate as they spend more time at home.

Due to the coronavirus lockdown there are more people at home, and with the days becoming longer, the council is asking residents to be extra considerate of each other.

The council is asking residents to ensure that noise is kept to a minimum, in particular dog barking and loud music.

CDC regularly deals with complaints of neighbour nuisance, but the vast majority of cases are dealt with between neighbours.

The council is also urging residents not to light bonfires.

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Coronavirus can cause serious respiratory problems which could be made much worse if a sufferer is exposed to bonfire smoke.

The council asks anyone affected by nuisances such as smoke from bonfires or noise to go directly to the person causing the problem and tell them that you are being disturbed, whilst social distancing and remaining at least two metres apart.

If the problem is persistent, residents can make a complaint though the council and they will be asked to keep a log for a period of three weeks.

Cllr Andrew Doherty, cabinet member for waste, flooding and environmental health said: “We have a wonderful community spirit here in the Cotswolds, but please can I appeal to residents to give some extra thought for each other at this time.

"By being considerate to our neighbours we can help make staying at home more bearable for everyone.”

More information can be found at: www.cotswold.gov.uk.