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and pest operators in the control of feral pigeons and
house sparrows. It was suggested that Boroughs who have
a pigeon problem might approach the Ministry to organise
another course. This Council did so, and was informed
that the Ministry would be glad to arrange such a course
in the autumn if there was sufficient demand. Up to th e
end of the year, however, no further information had beef
received.
A serious problem arose in Burbage Road pigeons
were nesting on the girders of the railway bridge and had
become so numerous as to give rise to a considerabl e
nuisance, not only as a result of the damage they wer e
causing to surrounding buildings, but also from the droppings
under the bridge which rendered the footways
roadway foul and dangerous.
It became necessary to invite tenders from p est
control contractors to deal with this matter, and t he
Public Health Committee authorised one of these firms to
secure a reduction in the number of pigeons by shooting.'
This work was in progress at the end of the year, by
which time a large number of pigeons had already be en
destroyed.
Underground Bakehouses
There is only one underground bakehouse in Camberwell
and following the quinquennial review as required by the
Factories Act, the Council extended the Certificate of
Suitability for a further five years.
Animal Boarding Establishments
The Animal Boarding Establishments Act, 1963 which
came into operation on 1st January 1964, provides for the
licensing of such premises by local authorities, who
shall specify conditions in the licence for securing the
provision of suitable accommodation; adequate food,
drink, bedding and exercise; reasonable precautions to
prevent and control infectious or contagious diseases;
appropriate measures for the protection of the animals in
case of fire or other emergency; and the keeping of a
register, of animals received into the establishment.
The Medical Advisory Body of the Metropolitan
Boroughs Standing Joint Committee considered this matter