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MARKETS
There are seven markets in the Borough five of which are street trading sites. In two of the street trading sites
the number of stalls is one only. The street trader is a source of attraction to a large number of people still,
although in some respects there seems to be a slight change in the type of goods sold.
During the year the re-development of the north side of King Street began with the demolition of property
to the west of Bradmore Lane. The effect of this on the street traders in Bradmore Lane had been foreseen and,
following the demolition of Lawson's premises, the site was concreted and with the co-operation of the
traders, arrangements were completed for the termination of trading in Bradmore Lane and for the temporary
re-location of trading on to the site in Hammersmith Grove where Lawson's premises had stood.
LICENSING ACT 1964
Part two of the Act deals with the sale of intoxicating liquor in club premises which must be registered with
The Clerk to the Justices for the Sessions Area in which the clubs are situated. The Local Authority or Police
may object to the registration or renewal of registration of any premises considered to be not suitable or
convenient, and the Department is able to comment on the public health and food hygiene aspects of such club
premises. In particular, where new applications are being made for registration, it is usually possible to have
incorporated in the provisions, suggestions made by the Department thereby making any objections to
registration unnecessary. This arrangement worked satisfactorily during the year and in no case was it
necessary to recommend objection to registration.
OTHER REGULATIONS
Fertilisers and Feeding Stuffs Act 1926
Fertilisers and Feeding Stuffs Regulations 1960-1964
Under the above, the seller of soil fertilisers or cattle or poultry feeding stuffs is required to furnish a
statutory statement as to the name and contents of the material as listed in Schedule 1 of the Regulations, and
a local authority in enforcing the legislation may take samples for analysis. During the year the only known
seller of loose animal feeding stuff ceased to trade therein. No samples were taken during the year.
Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act, 1951
Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Regulations, 1971
The above Act and Regulations deal with the licensing and registration of premises where filling materials
for use in upholstered articles are made or used, with a view to securing the use of clean fillings. There are five
premises registered in the Borough and although no samples of filling materials were taken during the year the
premises were satisfactory.
Consumer Protection Act, 1961
Nightdresses (Safety) Regulations, 1967
These regulations impose requirements to prevent or reduce risk of death or personal injury in relation to
nightdresses and no person may sell or have in his possession for sale a nightdress not complying with the
Regulations.
During the year seven samples were taken and unsatisfactory reports were received in respect of three of
these. Communications were sent in each case with a view to righting the discrepancy.
The Toys (Safety) Regulations, 1967
These Regulations prohibit the use of celluloid in toys other than ping pong balls and impose restrictions in
relation to the paint which may be used on toys, laying down a maximum content in respect of lead, arsenic,
soluble antimony, barium, cadium and chromium.
During the year twenty-one samples of toys were purchased and all were found to comply with the
Regulations.
Oil Heaters Regulations, 1966
These Regulations relate to warning notices and the standard of performance of oil heaters and although it
is found that new heaters generally are in good condition second-hand heaters are more likely to contravene
the Regulations. It becomes more and more difficult to find second-hand oil heaters exposed for sale. During
the year two heaters were submitted for examination but in neither case was it found necessary to proceed.
The Electric Blankets (Safety) Regulations, 1971
These Regulations came partly into operation on the 1st January, 1972 and fully into operation on the 1st
September, 1972. The Regulations broadly require electric blankets to bear the appropriate certification mark
or otherwise to comply with the requirements of the relevant British Standard. All the electric blankets
examined by the end of the year had been found to bear the appropriate certification mark.
The Cooking Utensils (Safety) Regulations, 1972
The above Regulations impose requirements in relation to the kitchen utensils used for the cooking of food,
the effect of which is to restrict to an upper limit of 20 parts in 10,000 parts the lead content of the tin or other
metallic coating used on the surface of the utensil designed to come into contact with the food.
These Regulations will come into operation on the first of April 1973.
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