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Noise
Numerous complaints of nuisance from noise were received during
the year varying from that caused by large scale building operations and
road works, to neighbours' sewing machines. Some complaints were found
to be well founded whilst others had no substance. All complaints were
investigatea and steps taken to have the nuisances abated where a
nuisance was proved to exist.
A very thorough investigation regarding an alleged noise from a
garage and workshop in Seven Kings (reported last year) was made.
This included a complete week of observation by the Public Health
Inspectors with noise level recordings made every minute. No statutory
nuisance was established, although complaints are still being received
from the same two or three residents in the immediate vicinity. This
matter is also being dealt with under Town Planning. Other complaints
referred to alleged noise from two factories in Chadwell Heath.
The companies concerned were notified and have carried out works
to abate these nuisances. The effectiveness of these measures are being
further investigated.
Pests
The two rodent operatives have continued to carry out excellent work
in the destruction of rats and mice, and also with wasps nests and feral
pigeon infestations (Appendix 22).
The systematic treatment of the sewers commenced last year is
proceeding steadily with existing staff and equipment, and records are
kept.
No major problems or excessively high rodent infestations have
been encountered.
The procedure and technique is flexible and continuous, economic
and efficient in comparison with other methods.
Further sewer treatment can be assessed and programmed in the
light of the systematic treatment areas at present in progress.
Partial takes 33
Complete takes 120
No takes 308
Total number of
Manholes treated 466