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Noise Nuisances London County Council (General Powers) Act 1937 - Section 66
During the past twelve months, new factories have commenced within the Borough and
others which have been established over a number of years have commenced operations involving
newer machines.
Changes become evident in the district. New sounds are heard which, while mixing not
unreasonably with the sounds of traffic, radio and household work during daylight hours, can
be very disturbing to the immediate residents if carried on late during the evening or
throughout the night. Complaints were received from individual residents and sometimes
from a body of affected residents, Night observations were made, checking the intensity of
the sounds which may vary from a dull thud - to a high pitched whine of a fan.
Managements when informed have proved co-operative andhave taken steps, often involving
carrying out extensive and expensive works, to cut out or at least to reduce noises to a
minimum.
Number of complaints received 9
Number of complaints remedied 8
Number of re-inspections made 81
These inspections often involve very early morning or late visits.
PET ANIMALS ACT. 1951
This Act, which came into operation on Ist April, 1952, regulates the sale of pet
animals and empowers a local authority (in London a Metropolitan Borough) to grant licences
to keep a pet shop on payment of a fee not exceeding ten shillings
During 1955, 11 licences were renewed and two new licences issued, appropriate conditions
being applied to each.
No contraventions of the Act were found during 34 routine inspections.