Be a Good Neighbour

Be a considerate neighbour with practical advice on respect and consideration. Discover ways to contribute to a harmonious community.

Curbing Dog Barking for Dog Owners
Stop excessive dog barking by understanding why your dog barks and teaching it when to be quiet.
Getting to Know Your Neighbours
Simple ways to connect with new neighbours and build friendships when you move to a new area.
Looking Out for Elderly Neighbours
Keep an eye on elderly neighbours by building trust and offering practical help with daily tasks they might struggle with.
Looking Out for Elderly Neighbours in Cold Weather
Check in on elderly neighbours during cold weather when they're most vulnerable to isolation and health risks.
Making New Neighbours Feel Welcome
Help your new neighbours settle in by welcoming them thoughtfully and making a genuine effort to build community connections.
Making Your Neighbourhood a Nicer Place
Simple ways to make your neighbourhood better, from picking up litter to planting flowers and getting to know your neighbours.
Neighbour Guide: Wood Burning Stoves and Chimineas
If your neighbour's wood stove or chiminea is filling your garden with smoke, here's what the law says and what you can do about it.
Quiz: Are You a Good Neighbour?
Take this quiz to see if you're actually a good neighbour or just think you are.
Quiz: Are You a Neighbour from Hell?
This quiz reveals whether you're annoying your neighbours or the kind of person they actually enjoy living near.
Rules on Hedges & Roots Growing into your Property
Your neighbour's hedge roots are damaging your property and growing over the boundary, here's what the law says you can do about it.
Soundproofing Your Property
Stop unwanted noise or contain sound in your home with practical soundproofing solutions you can install yourself or hire a professional for.
Tips on How to be a Good Neighbour
Simple ways to be considerate to your neighbours and help build a more peaceful community where you live.
What to do if You're Concerned About the Health of a Neighbour
Check on a neighbour's health if you notice warning signs like closed curtains or uncollected post, here's what to do.
What to Do When You're Planning Building Work
Let your neighbours know about your building plans before work starts to avoid conflict and keep things on good terms.