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In a borough such as Islington, it will not be easy to arrive at quick decisions as to positive forms of
action that can be taken to secure reductions in the present levels of noise or to ensure minimisation of
future complaints following new developments or traffic routing. Nevertheless, an endeavour must be made
to control noise and reduce it wherever possible so that the people who have to live and work in the
borough do not have to face conditions which are gradually becoming more and more intolerable.
It is hoped that the survey will increase the greater public awareness of noise generally and the need
for everyone's participation in creating a quieter environment. The reduction of noise is something in
which everyone, in whatever situation he may be, has a part to play.
NOISE ABATEMENT ACT, 1960
In addition to the complaints specifically received as a result of the noise survey, the following table
gives details of other recorded complaints and action taken during the year under the Noise Abatement Act.

Four other complaints were received relating to statutory undertakers whose activities are exempted
under the Act; nevertheless informal action was taken in each case.
Eleven additional complaints were made in respect of noisy animals or wireless sets etc., and the
complainants were advised to take the prescribed action in accordance with the relevant byelaws.
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