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A resident annoyed by the constant revving of a neighbour's
motor cycle complained to the Department. A simple request from
the Public Health Inspector to the owner of the cycle to refrain
from this practice was immediately agreed to. No further complaints
were received.
The noise from pumps used on works of excavation in
preparation for the construction of a new swimming pool caused
many residents living in the locality to complain. However, it
was found that pumping was vital during the works of construction
in order to keep the site dry. With the co-operation of the
contractors the noise created by the pumps was effectively minimised
by the erection of baffle screens over and around the pumping equipment,
the works continuing without undue annoyance to neighbouring residents.
Following a complaint of the use of chimes by an ice-cream
salesman outside the hours permitted by the Noise Abatement Act, the
firm concerned was warned that proceedings would be taken against it
should a further infringement against the Act occur. The firm
replied that the attention of their staff was repeatedly drawn to
the requirements of the Noise Abatement Act, and instructions had
been issued to their local Manager to warn the driver concerned.
Other local firms were also warned of the use of the chimes outside
of the permitted hours.
Motor cyclists using a piece of ground as a race track also
gave rise to a number of complaints from residents. The land so
used however was outside the Borough. Accordingly, the attention
of the Council concerned was drawn to the complaints received.
Correspondence between that Council and the owners of the land
resulted in the erection of warning notices. Since the notices
were put up no further trespass has been reported.
RODENT CONTROL
During 1963, 1,233 premises were inspected following complaints
of rats, and 401 premises visited following complaints of mice. The
systematic inspection under the 'block control' scheme was continued
in addition to the investigations carried out following complaints
received.
The total number of premises inspected during the year was
13»l65 and of that total 11,511 were inspected under the 'block
control' scheme.
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