PUBS, clubs and bars are being urged to curb the noise from rowdy revellers to cut the number of complaints.
As venues hit their busiest time of year, landlords are being reminded to keep noise levels down.
East Riding Council has launched a "Think Noise" campaign to help reduce or prevent noise nuisance across the county.
There is a requirement on all licensed premises to prevent public nuisance, whether it be from entertainment or rowdy revellers.
Councillor Jackie Cracknell, the council's cabinet portfolio holder for community involvement and performance, said: "We are looking to our licensed trade to work with the authority to ensure any music events, customers in beer gardens or external areas late at night are managed effectively to ensure there is no detrimental impact on local residents.
"We want those managing or visiting pubs and bars to have a great night out, but also to respect the needs of residents in the area, many of whom have young children sleeping or have to wake early to go to work the next day.
"There are lots of ways to manage activity from licensed premises and control customers as they leave in the early hours.
"The laws may have changed but the need to act responsibly and respect your neighbours is still there."
The "Think Noise" campaign has been extended across the East Riding following a recent project in Bridlington.
Paul Bellotti, the council's head of housing and public protection, said: "Complaints relating to noise from entertainment and beer gardens in local pubs and bars do increase in the summer months.
"Many complaints could be easily avoided by putting simple measures in place, such as using existing noise limiters, reducing music levels as the night-time entertainment is ending, keeping doors and windows closed when entertainment takes place and closing or reducing external areas after 11pm.
"Simple, low-cost and effective controls can avoid complaints and ensure everybody has a good night."
Visit www.eastriding.gov.uk for information on the "Think Noise" campaign.
