Carnival noisiest ever
We've now had the official decibel readings for the Carnival and also some feedback via our residents' surveys from neighbouring roads such as Curbar Road.
Two years ago we asked residents of Curbar for feedback on that year's carnival and had very few complaints.
This year it is different and it is hardly surprising.
The decibel limit for the reading is meant to be 65 dbA. It rapidly reached 70 dbA and during the evening hit 80 dbA in readings taken at the adjoining Perry Villa estate.
It then peaked at 84 dbA during the live band performance. Over 80 dbA is a level at which an employer would have to provide ear protectors. It was apparently the loudest outside event ever held in Birmingham.
It was notable when the procession arrived that every float packed heavy sound equipment and frequently little else. In addition we understand a number of unauthorised stalls were set up.
This will come to the ward committee on October 1st to be held at Perry Hall Methodist Church, Rocky Lane.
The truth is that this level of noise is unacceptable. Some people may enjoy it but it also deters others and makes the Carnival a non-inclusive event.
We think it's time for a fundamental review of this event. It could be made better and more enjoyable and involve more people across Birmingham.
Two years ago we asked residents of Curbar for feedback on that year's carnival and had very few complaints.
This year it is different and it is hardly surprising.
The decibel limit for the reading is meant to be 65 dbA. It rapidly reached 70 dbA and during the evening hit 80 dbA in readings taken at the adjoining Perry Villa estate.
It then peaked at 84 dbA during the live band performance. Over 80 dbA is a level at which an employer would have to provide ear protectors. It was apparently the loudest outside event ever held in Birmingham.
It was notable when the procession arrived that every float packed heavy sound equipment and frequently little else. In addition we understand a number of unauthorised stalls were set up.
This will come to the ward committee on October 1st to be held at Perry Hall Methodist Church, Rocky Lane.
The truth is that this level of noise is unacceptable. Some people may enjoy it but it also deters others and makes the Carnival a non-inclusive event.
We think it's time for a fundamental review of this event. It could be made better and more enjoyable and involve more people across Birmingham.
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