Amsterdam: sound of children playing not a valid reason for complaint, say experts

Sports advisory group says outdoor activity is vital for health and calls for bylaws to be changed to silence moaning neighbours

Residents in one of Europe’s most densely populated cities who complain about the noise of children playing should be ignored, according to a sports advisory group which says outdoor activity is vital for their health.

In new outdoor play advice, Sportraad Amsterdam (Sports Council Amsterdam) said local bylaws should be changed so that the sound of children playing was no longer a valid reason for complaint by vexed neighbours.

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