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Noise:
Towards the end of 1960 the Noise Abatement Act 1960 which somewhat
strengthens the powers to secure abagement of noises which are a nuisance
came into force.
During 1963 there were 33 complaints of noise received by the
Department - a considerable increase over previous years, probably
due to press publicity regarding the Noise abatement Act. A summary of
the complaints indicates the type of premises involved, viz:
Building Sites 7
Factories 14
Shops 2
Domestic 5
Demolition Works 1
Dogs 2
Street Noises 1
Public House 1
Several complainants were disturbed by night work at adjoining
premises In most cases, following correspondence with the firms in
question, in each instance some amelioration of the conditions was
brought about The complaints regarding private dwellings were mainly
in respect of private disagreements between tenants relating to radios
etc. and record players.
In 1960 the Council accepted an invitation to become a member of
the Noise Abatement Society. The Society aims to eliminate excessive
and unnecessary noise from all sources,by means of publicity, pressing
for the enforcement of existing laws, and for new Bye-Laws where existing
laws appear inadequate.
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