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A nuisance from noise is a matter very difficult to assess, for
that which is a nuisance to one person, may not be a nuisance to his
neighbour, pass unnoticed, or even be a pleasure. Cases do occur
from densely occupied areas, or large blocks of flats where only one
person complains, yet conditions are identical for his neighbours.
A very close watch is kept on all new or converted premises to
try and prevent the siting of plant or equipment in positions likely
to give rise to complaints of noise from nearby residents, this is
of particular importance where ventilating systems are concerned,
many in connection with restaurant kitchens, but powers are limited
and advice is not always accepted.
FOULING OF PAVEMENTS BY DOGS
This is still the subject of complaint from many irate ratepayers,
yet there is no easy solution for this problem is in the main caused by
the lack of understanding of many dog lovers, no doubt for the most part
unintentional. Complainants in many cases either cannot or do not wish
to obtain the name of the person in charge of the offending dog, and
often have no desire to appear in Court to give evidence. However, two
prosecutions were undertaken and as much publicity as possible given to
these proceedings.
In view of the short life of many of the notices posted on lamp
standards warning against fouling of footways, notices of a more permanent
nature are now being fitted.
The Council's Bye-law provides that-
(1) No person being in charge of a dog in any street or
public place and having the dog on a lead shall allow
or permit such dog to deposit its excrement upon the
public footway.
(2) Any person offending against this bye-law shall be liable
on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding forty
shillings.
RENT ACT, 1957.
For the fourth successive year no applications were received or
certificates issued in accordance with the provisions of the above Act.
HOUSING ACT, 1957-PART IV - OVERCROWDING
Apart from any official action taken by the Borough Council or the
London County Council to provide alternative accommodation for overcrowded
families, all other possible channels are explored to effect an abatement
by informal procedure and many unrecorded cases have been abated during
the year, often in respect of occupants of houses in multiple occupation