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"N" - level of readings insufficient to obtain accurate measurement.
Site address -
A - Chenil Galleries, King's Road, S.W.3.
B - The Red House, Hornton Street, W.8,
C - Public Library, Lancaster Road, W.10.
D - Child Welfare Centre, Redcliffe Street, S.W.10.
(Sites C and D have smoke measuring apparatus only)
NOISE ABATEMENT ACT, 1960.
Ninety-nine complaints concerning alleged noise nuisances were
received, fifty-seven fewer than during the previous year. 65% of the
complaints related to noise caused by industrial works, road works
(use of pneumatic drills and compressors, etc.), building operations
and miscellaneous plant and machinery in commercial premises. Noise
caused by neighbouring residents in private dwellings accounted for
11% of the total complaints received, and the remaining 24% concerned
noise from pop groups, clubs, ice-cream vans, refuse containers,
schools and barking dogs, etc.
All the complaints were thoroughly investigated and, in the
majority of cases, an approach to the offending contractors or firms
resulted in the fullest co-operation and assistance being given to
implement suitable noise reducing methods.
With the exception of six cases concerning mobile ice-cream
vendors who operated loudspeakers or musical chimes after 7.00 p.m.,
remedies were secured without recourse to legal action, and in the few
cases where complainants were not satisfied with the action taken by
the officers of the Health Department, their rights under private
action were explained to them.
BYE-LAWS AS TO THE ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING OF COMMON STAIRCASES IN
TENEMENT HOUSES AND FLATS.
The Council's Bye-laws relating to artificial lighting of common
staircases in tenement houses and flats were made on 3rd May, 1967,
under the provisions of Section 63 of the London County Council
(General Powers) Act, 1956, as amended by Article 3 and the 1st
Schedule to the Local law (Greater London Council and Inner London
Boroughs) Order, 1965, and came into operation on 1st August, 1967.
During 1968, formal notices were served in one instance
requiring compliance with these Bye-laws.
FACTORIES.
Section 153(1) of the Factories Act, 1961, requires the Medical
Officer of Health to make an annual report in regard to the Council's
functions under the Act.
The following tables give the prescribed particulars in the form
requested by the Ministry of Health in Circular No. 1/69;-