In and around Oldfield Park this week most of us – long standing residents and new members of the community alike have new neighbours nearby.
We live in a diverse community and the vast majority of neighbours get on well. Sadly at any time, and in any community there can be misunderstandings between neighbours about issues such as noise, bins, trees, hedges and parking to name but a few.
We’ve set out our top tips for getting on well with your neighbours, with advice in the unlikely event things don’t go as smoothly as you might want.
Introduce yourself to your new neighbours:
- Take a moment to think about what the needs and expectations of your neighbours might be.
- You don’t have to become best friends (or fall in love), but starting out on good speaking terms will set the foundation for a happy home for each household.
- If you’re new to the area use the opportunity to ask your neighbours their advice about the local community – waste and recycling days, local shops, takeaways, or going out recommendations.
If you believe your neighbour’s behaviour is anti-social – and it stops you enjoying your home:
- Speak with your neighbour.
- Explaining the issue and why you are not happy is always the best plan.
- Wait and see what your neighbour does to put things right, but if you’re not happy…
Speak with your neighbour again
- Keep calm, try a different approach, and explain why you’re still not happy.
- Wait and see what your neighbour does to put things right, but if you’re still not happy…
Contact Council Connect
- Tel: 01225 394041 (office hours service) or email council_connect@bathnes.gov.uk
- Explain the problem. Council Connect will direct your call or email to a department who should be able to help.
- If you are a student living in the area; or you believe that the neighbour being antisocial is a student please mention this to Council Connect. Council Connect are able to ask the Student Community Partnership‘s Community Co-ordinator to advise and assist you both.
Let’s enjoy Oldfield Park’s fantastic community, this year, next year, every year, and all year round.