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Act 1960 amended the provisions to 'any noise which is a nuisance' and
included vibration within the term. The Act also restricts the operation
on the highway of loudspeakers (which includes ice-cream vendors'
chimes).
The frequency with which complaints of noise nuisance were received
this year showed a marked increase. The group giving the greatest
cause for complaint were transport contractors depots - particularly
where operations are carried on throughout the night. Noises complained
of were revving engines, shouting instructions to drivers, loading and
unloading. Other complaints referred mainly to industrial processes.
Representations made to the proprietors of the firms concerned usually
had the desired effect. In one instance, a formal notice under the Act
was served.
An occupier of a flat was summoned under the Act for committing a
noise nuisance to the annoyance of neighbours, the summons being
adjourned sine die on an undertaking being given not to commit a further
nuisance.
Notices Served
Notices served during the year under the various Acts and Byelaws,
are as follows:-
Public Health (London)Act 1936, Section 82 1,824
Do. „ 40 49
Do. „ 106 1
Do. „ 109 22
Factories Act 1961 107
Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 41
London County Council (General Powers) Act 1954
(Dustbins) 78
London County Council (General Powers) Act 1955
(Stopped-up Drains, etc.) 237
Noise Abatement Act 1960 1
Shops Act 1950 23
London County Council (Drainage) Byelaws 46
Do. (Poultry Slaughterhouse)
Byelaws 9
Stepney Council (Staircase Lighting) Byelaws 21
Do. (Yard Paving) Byelaws 31
Do. (Hairdressers) Byelaws 22
2,512
Outworkers
Employers of outworkers in the Borough in certain specified occupations
are required, by the provisions of Section 133 of the Factories Act
196.1, to supply the Council, in February and August each year, with a list
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