Tienen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Tienen reintroduces a gathering ban on Oude Kleerkopersstraat after repeated resident complaints about noise, intimidation, and persistent public nuisance.
Mayor Jonathan Holslag has issued a police ordinance prohibiting meetings on the Oude Kleerkopersstraat and the adjoining streets after several complaints and police interventions in Tienen.
“Residents are crying about moving, we need to take further steps,”
says mayor Jonathan Holslag (Durf).
the mayor.
“Residents have spoken to me several times about the nuisance with tears in their eyes,”
says the mayor.
“They told me that they were going to move out of the neighborhood because their children no longer felt safe. It is very deep-rooted and the majority of residents are affected by it.”
Three people who are 16 years of age or older are no longer permitted to meet in the aforementioned streets as a result of the ruling.
While people are free to travel to and from their residences, they are not permitted to stop on public land within the designated area.
What measures will mayor Holslag implement to reduce noise pollution in Tienen?
To stop crowd noise and annoyance, the prohibition on large or disruptive gatherings must be strictly enforced going forward. To discourage disruptions and intimidation, patrols should be increased and noise complaints should be handled quickly.
Reducing noise at its source involves informing locals and guests about noise ordinances and promoting civil conduct. Lowering ambient noise levels in public areas by either putting up sound-absorbing materials, planting trees, or erecting noise barriers.
Restricting outdoor parties, loudspeaker use, and other noise-producing activities, particularly at night. Noise pollution may be routinely monitored and infractions can be promptly addressed with the use of noise level meters.
Pursuing additional legal action against companies that contribute to noise and disturbance or repeat offenders.
