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Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919 — Infestation Order,
1943. The Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act is administered
by the Council, the Surrey County Council having delegated
their powers to the local authority. A Rodent Operator is
employed and a free service is provided for householders but a
charge is made according to an agreed scale when work is
undertaken at business premises. During the year 868 visits were
made to premises where infestations were known or suspected
and at 138 premises the infestations were cleared.
Routine poisoning of the Council's sewers in the older parts
of the district was carried out and an average number of 70
manholes were dealt with during each day of the treatment
Periodic treatment of the Council's refuse tip at Garth Road
was also carried out during the year.
Smoke Abatement. A number of complaints were received
relating to excessive smoke emitting from certain factory chimneys.
17 observations were made and in 4 instances, the nuisances
were satisfactorily abated.
Inspections of Cinemas and other Licensed Premises. Periodical
inspection of the two cinemas in the district and other licensed
premises was made during the year. All the sanitary conveniences
at these premises were inspected and found to be generally well
maintained.
Shops Acts, 1912—1936. The following statement summaries
the inspections made, the infringements discovered and
other matters dealt with during the year.
No. of Inspections:—Day Visits 703
Evening Visits —