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DESTRUCTION OF FERAL PIGEONS
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During the year the Council engaged a contractor to destroy feral pigeons,
the number of which has increased greatly during recent years.
Work of destruction was commenced in May, and up to the end of the year
the contractor reports that 1,290 birds were killed, 79 eggs taken and 52 nests
destroyed.
PREVENTION OF DAMAGE BY PESTS ACT, 1949
Complaints numbering 193 regarding rats and 70 mice were received
from all parts of the district and investigated.
No major rat infestations were found.
As in previous years the foul water sewers were treated on two occasions. In
April 142 manholes and side entrances were baited and takes recorded in 13.
The figures for October treatment were 96 manholes baited and takes recorded
in 4.

COMMON LODGING HOUSES
There are three Common Lodging Houses within the district which take in
male lodgers. These have been regularly inspected and found to be well
managed.
The properties are old and scheduled, together with other houses in the
neighbourhood, for clearance in the near future.
MOVABLE DWELLINGS
The camping and caravan site of nearly three acres in the Crystal Palace
Grounds, established in 1951 and run by the Caravan Club of Great Britain,
continues to be occupied.
The site is well appointed and managed and is used by visitors to London,
many of which are from overseas. The period of stay is limited to two weeks at
the site.
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
This Act regulates the sale of pet animals. Licences were granted following
the inspection and report of the Council's Veterinary Officer, to five applicants
subject to conditions laid down by the Council, these conditions being based on
those recommended by the R.S.P.C.A.