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to the register during the year was 16, and removed 9, leaving a
total of 113. 32 notices were served for the remedying of various
defects, and for cleansing. Premises of this nature are now kept in
a much better condition than formerly, constant inspection having the
desired effect.
There is a register kept of all the known premises in the borough.
Attention to sausage-making premises was continued, and they
were kept in good order and repair, strict cleanliness being enforced
and the improvement of last year still continues.
PUBLIC HEALTH (REGULATION AS TO FOOD ACT) 1907.
During the year this Act was passed, extending the powers of
the Local Government Board to make regulations so as to authorise
measures to be taken for the prevention of danger arising to the public
health from the importation, preparation, storage, and distribution of
articles of food or drink intended for sale or human consumption.
BAKEHOUSES.
Special attention was again given to bakehouse premises during
the year. No premises were closed, but one was added, bringing the
total number on the register to 78; 76 of these being workshops and
two factories.
The number of inspections for the year was 336. It was only
necessary to serve notice in one case.
Underground Premises. No underground premises were
closed during the year, the number of such remaining at 28.
Cleansing and Limewashing. The periodical cleansing and
limewashing was carried out during the year, in accordance with the
statutory requirements.
I am pleased to report that the bakehouses of the borough are
kept in a satisfactory condition.
FACTORIES, WORKSHOPS AND WORKPLACES.
These premises were periodically inspected during the year, and
attention paid to the provision and cleanliness of sanitary accommodation
for the persons employed, both male and female, and various
alterations carried out, one firm remodelling the entire system of
accommodation.