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NOISE ABATEMENT ACT 1960
One hundred and six complaints of alleged noise nuisances were
received, thirty-seven fewer than during the previous year, 66% of
the complaints related to noise caused by industrial works, road
works (use of pneumatic drills, compressors, etc.), building operations
and miscellaneous plant and machinery in commercial premises. Noise
caused by neighbouring residents in private dwellings accounted for
12% of the total complaints received and the remaining 22% concerned
noise from pop groups, clubs and animals, 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.
In twenty-three cases there was no health nuisance and in the
remaining cases remedies were secured without recourse to legal action.
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.
BYELAWS AS TO THE ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING OF COMMON STAIRCASES IN
TENEMENT HOUSES AND FLATS
The Council's Byelaws 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 1970, formal notices were served in seven instances,
requiring compliance with these Byelaws,
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 Secretary of State for Health and Social Security
in Circular No. 1/71.