Neighbourhood mediation

Most of us have neighbours and, generally speaking, we can get on with them most of the time. Even if there are difficulties or disagreements, most of the time we can sort things out with a chat over the fence. Sometimes, however, communication breaks down. There are disagreements or persistent complaints which, if left unaddressed, can turn into more significant problems.

Neighbourhood disputes are common, and can cause a great deal of upset and bad feeling between people. Mediation provides an opportunity for people to communicate better, to understand one another’s concerns, and to jointly come up with ideas for how to end their dispute. This may include conflicts over noise complaints, disagreements about high hedges, boundary issues, or parking spaces.

Mediation is a quick, cost-effective and private method of resolving your dispute, saving you from the stresses and costs of court of formal action. An expert mediator can get you and your neighbours talking again: clearing up misunderstandings, agreeing practical steps for how to make things better between you, and moving on from your disagreements.

UK Mediation offers an unrivalled neighbourhood mediation process, using some of the most accomplished and experienced mediators in the field, and with a simple process expertly co-ordinated by our dedicated case managers. We can provide a mediator within five days of receiving your referral, a mediation summary within 48 hours of the mediation day, and a follow-up with the participants four weeks later.