Agenda item

Report of the Director of Markets & Consumer Protection.

The Committee considered a report of the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection that sought approval to the Noise Strategy.

The Chairman advised the Committee that the City of London Noise Strategy would be circulated to both the Health and Wellbeing Board and the Planning and Transportation Committees for information.  Members agreed that any amendments suggested by the other Committees should be provided to the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of this Committee under delegated authority arrangements.

In response to a Member’s question on the sources of the noise complaints made to the City of London from 2009 onwards, as referenced in the report, officers agreed to provide a further breakdown of the figures to the Member directly.

A discussion took place on sources of noise pollution such as the party boats on the river and the amplification systems used by buskers. The Port Health and Public Protection Director explained that measures were in place to ensure noise levels were monitored and action could be taken where necessary.

In response to a Member’s question on what action could be taken by residents with a noise complaint concerning the Barbican Centre, which was owned by the City Corporation, the representative of the Comptroller and City Solicitor explained that Section 82 of the Environmental Health Act would be applicable in such circumstances and agreed to provide further information outside of the meeting.

RESOLVED – That the Committee approve that the Noise Strategy be approved and published.