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Drainage Work.
During the year new drains were constructed to 47 new buildings,
or additions to existing buildings, and the drains of 86 old
buildings were partially or entirely reconstructed, under the
supervision of the Officers of the Department.
The drains of the following premises, being "sewers" in
respect of the maintenance of which liability was recognised by the
Council, were repaired or reconstructed during 1924 at the cost of the
Council:—
Corunna Road. 54 (with No. 55, &c.). Ingrave Street, 116 & 118.
Grant Road, 89, 91, 93. Mendip Road, 31 & 33.
New Road, 97, 99, 101, 103 & 105.
The expenditure incurred on these "sewers" amounted to £305 5s.
Revenue Act, 1903.
During 1924 no application for the certificate of the Medical
Officer of Health under the provisions of the Revenue Act, 1903, was
received.
Sanitary Conveniences attached to Licensed Premises.
During 1924 the number of public-house urinals under inspection
was 118. In 80 instances the accommodation is accessible to
the general public as well as the users of the houses, and in 38 cases
the accommodation is accessible to the customers only. As a result
of the annual inspection of these conveniences, 37 notices were
served to remedy defects discovered.
Smoke Nuisances.
During the year 119 observations were made and 17 complaints
received. Eight preliminary and 2 statutory notices were
served by the Council to abate smoke nuisances. Proceedings were
instituted against one firm, the summonses being withdrawn on
payment of 5 guineas costs, the defendants by their solicitors
undertaking to use the best practical steps to prevent further
nuisances arising.