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140 visits were made during the year to investigate noise nuisance.
It is frequently found that lack of thought is the reason and the perpetrators
are generally co-operative in finding a solution. The modern liking for loud
music has been the cause of several complaints and it seems that many people
are giving little, if any, thought to the long term effect on their hearing.
There is no doubt that noise is detrimental to the environment and
the general public can help themselves to a great extent by being generally
aware that noise upsets people and not slamming doors, playing radios and
musical instruments too loud etc., in effect practising good neighbourliness.
Number of complaints received:
Industrial premises 6
Commercial premises 10
Roadworks, construction,
demolition etc. 2
Domestic premises 13
9. PETROLEUM
The Petroleum Acts encompass all matters concerning the safety of the
individual and the general public where petroleum is stored, transported,
delivered, sold or handled. Although the Home Office gives guidance to the
Local Authority, the ultimate responsibility for establishing conditions in
respect of petroleum installations, and their enforcement, lies with the
Council. The conditions introduced by the Council and the non-licensing of
installations which fail to reach the required standard are having the desired
effect of attaining safer conditions.
There are 41 premises licensed and routine visits were made to all of
them to ensure that safety precautions were being observed. Advice has been
given on the installation of new storage tanks, pumps and electrical fittings,
the rendering safe of disused storage tanks and matters concerning the delivery
of petroleum. Testing of all new installations was carried out with satisfactory
results.
10. PEST CONTROL
It is the duty of occupiers of lands and premises to notify the Local
Authority of infestations by rats or mice and their own responsibility to destroy
them. The Local Authority are obliged to see that this is done. However,
there is no doubt that the best results are achieved when the Local Authority
carry out pest control as a service, as is done in this district, to ensure
that only proper materials and methods are used. This service is available
to householders free of charge and to occupiers of business premises for a
small fee.
406 complaints of rats or mice were made during the year and all
were promptly investigated and the appropriate treatment carried out. 162
complaints of other pests were received, including 53 of wasps. The
department helps in these complaints whenever possible by practical assistance
or advice.
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