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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Kingston upon Thames 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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9. NOISE.
Seventy complaints of alleged nuisance from noise were received
during the year of which 39 were confirmed. Twentytwo concerned industry,
eight commercial undertakings and nine domestic sources.
One member of the staff attended a course of instruction at
Southampton University.
Legal proceedings were instituted against a shopkeeper for the
use of loudspeakers outside his premises and a fine of £10. 0. 0.
with 5 guineas costs was imposed.
10. GLEAN AIR.
Clean Air Acts 1956/1968 - Smoke Control Areas.
Particulars of Kingston upon Thames Nos. 13, 14 and 15, Smoke Control Orders which became operative on 1st October, 1969, are as follows
| Area Locality | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickerage Maiden | Kings Road Kingston | Elm Road Maiden | |
| Acreage | 197 | 148 | 180 |
| Domestic premises | 455 | 1,233 | 1,932 |
| Commercial " | 63 | 51 | 68 |
| Industrial " | 7 | 1 | 5 |
| Other " | 7 | 7 | 5 |
They come into operation on 1st October, 1970. Details are as follows:-
| Area Locality | 16 | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Tudor Drive Kingston | Windsor Avenue Maiden | |
| Acreage | 328 | 116 |
| Domestic premises | 2,711 | 1,191 |
| Commercial " | 36 | 12 |
| Industrial " | 2 | 1 |
| Other " | 9 | 6 |