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Kingston upon Thames 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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The number of complaints of alleged nuisance from noise
decreased from 81 last year and whenever possible, sources of
potential nuisance have been dealt with before any nuisance has
occurred. This policy has kept down the volume of general
noise and an example of this is the good oo-operation now
received from contractors in the use of mufflers on pneumatic
drills.
11. CLEAN AIR.
Clean Air Act. 1956 - Smoke Control Areas.
The Kingston upon Thames Nos. 9 and 10 Orders became operative on the 1st October, 1967. They cover approximately 458 acres in the George Road, Coombe and the Queens Road districts of Kingston. Particulars of these areas are as followss-
| Area | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Locality | George Road, Coombe | Queens Road, Kingston |
| Acreage | 351 | 107 |
| Domestic Premises | 602 | 1478 |
| Commercial Premises | 8 | 63 |
| Industrial Premises | - | 5 |
| Other Premises | 4 | 3 |
In May the Council made Smoke Control Orders Nos. 11 and 12, These were confirmed by the Minister of Housing and Local Government in July. Smoke Control Order No. 13 was made in July and confirmed in October and these areas come into operation on 1st October, 1968. Particulars of these areas are as follows
| Area | 11 | 12 | 13 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locality | Acre Road, Kingston | High Drive, Maiden | Dickerage, Maiden |
| Acreage | 143 | 203 | 197 |
| Domestic Premises | 1533 | 1184 | 455 |
| Commercial " | 105 | 8 | 63 |
| Industrial " | 10 | - | 7 |
| Other " | 8 | 3 | 7 |