FOI release

Noise levels at Worcester College Ball 21 June 2026

Some or all of the information requested was not provided because we didn't hold it.

Case reference FOI2026/00715

Received 15 July 2026

Published 12 August 2026

Request

Worcester College Ball was held on 21 June. The Environmental Health Team (EHT) were due to monitor sound levels through the night of 21 June and early hours of 22 June. Please provide (1) the detailed assessment made by EHT as to whether sound levels complied with the relevant Noise Impact Assessment; (2) details of any occasion where the sound levels exceeded the agreed levels or exceeded levels regarded by the EHT as acceptable, stating what noise level (in decibels) is regarded as acceptable; (3) the number of, and a summary of, noise-related complaints (if any) received following the event; (4) the locations at which noise was monitored and the time of monitoring; (5) the occasions on which noise levels exceeded 100 decibels; (6) whether noise levels exceeded 120 decibels at any point.

Response

In accordance with section 1(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA), Oxford City Council (OCC) confirms that it does not hold the information requested relating to noise monitoring, sound levels, assessments or complaints in connection with the Worcester College Ball held on 21 June 2026.

In accordance with section 16 of the FOIA, which relates to the duty to provide reasonable advice and assistance, OCC advises that the Worcester College Ball organising committee may hold relevant information. They may be contacted at worcball2026@gmail.com.

If you disagree with any part of the response to your request, you are entitled to ask the Council for an internal review of the decision(s) made. You may do this by writing to the Monitoring Officer, by either email monitoringofficer@oxford.gov.uk – or by post to Monitoring Officer, Oxford City Council, Town Hall, St Aldate’s, Oxford, OX1 1BX. After the result of the internal review, if you remain dissatisfied, you may ask the Information Commissioner to intervene on your behalf. You may do this by writing to the Information Commissioner's Office, Wycliffe Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF.

Yours sincerely,

Freedom of Information Officer

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