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3. Restrict the use of machines after 6 p.m. and before 8 a,m
and at weekends as much as possible.
4. Ensure the use of standard hard rubber pads under all machine
stands
The question of noise nuisance caused by itinerant ice cream vendors who
have machines on their vehicles that make the sound of bells or chimes received
consideration and the matter received the attention of the Metropolitan Boroughs'
Standing Joint Committee. This Council was one of those that considered special
legislation should be promoted to enable Councils to exercise stricter control.
The Standing Joint Committee, however, concluded that no action was called for
at the present time additional to enforcement of existing Byelaws.
Details of action taken in respect of complaints received of alleged noise
nuisances during the year are as follows:-
Number of complaints of noise nuisance 22
Number of inspections 37
Number of re-visits 50
Number of Notices served -
Number of Notices complied with -
Public Health (London) Act. 1936 - Section 121
Protection of Birds Act 1954
Pigeon Nuisances
The congregating of ownerless pigeons continues to be the subject of complaints
from residents in the vicinity of the areas concerned. The Council renewed the
authority previously given to a pigeon catcher to operate in the Borough for the
year under review and engaged him to treat a number of premises and areas, including
two schools, Canonbury Tower, and the surrounding neighbourhood, and three residential
areas.
Public Health (London) Act 1936 (Part IV)
Offensive Trades
Details of the respective offensive trades in the Borough are as follows:-
(a) 2 Tripe Boilers:
14/18 Market Road - Messrs. J L. Henson (Wholesale) Ltd.
22/24 Vale Royal - Messrs. Edmund Martin Ltd.
(b) 1 Knacker:
18/20 Vale Royal - Messrs. Harrison Barber & Co. Ltd.
(c) 1 Fur Skin Dresser:
24 Bracey Street - Messrs. J. & A. Fischer Ltd.