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Most of the complaints received relate to noise from factory machinery and
methods of working, and during the year 66 complaints have been investigated.
Of these, in 18 cases a reduction of noise to a tolerable level was obtained by
informal action, and in 48 cases it was considered that the best practicable
means were being used to minimise the noise, or it was not a nuisance within the
meaning of the Act.
MEDICAL ARRANGEMENTS EOR LONG-STAY IMMIGRANTS
During the year 762 advice notices were received from the Port Health
Authorities and 681 successful visits were made by the Public Health Inspectors.
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
During the year 27 visits were made to the 18 pet animal establishments
licensed in the Borough.
ANIMAL BOARDING ESTABLISHMENTS ACT, 1963
RIDING ESTABLISHMENTS ACT, 1964
There are two Animal Boarding Establishments and four Riding Establishments
licensed in the Borough.
The Veterinary Officer, Corporation of London, carries out regular inspections
of these establishments on behalf of the London Borough of Lambeth.
During the year 15 visits were made in Lambeth.
DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACT, 1950
Arrangements have been made for the Corporation of London, who have the
essential veterinary staff, to enforce all the necessary provisions of the Act, as
agents of the London Borough of Lambeth. No formal actions under the Act or orders
made thereunder was necessary during the year, but the Veterinary Officer,
Corporation of London, made 16 visits in Lambeth during the year.