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investigations were made by the Council's Officers, but in no
case was it necessary to serve a Notice. The usual procedure
was adopted in regard to "Rat Week," particulars of which
have been dealt with in previous Reports.
Verminous Premises.—As a means of assisting occupiers
in the more densely populated parts of the Borough in ridding
their premises of vermin, a supply of a special fluid known as
"Vermicine," is kept at the Borough Hall, and is supplied,
together with the use of a sprayer, to occupiers whose premises
have been reported upon by the Sanitary Inspector. Applicants
are required to bring their own bottles, and leaflets are distributed
stating in simple language the method to be adopted.
During the year 160 gallons were given to approximately
1,200 applicants. There is no doubt the procedure outlined
above has been of material help in dealing with this difficult
problem.
Increase of Rent and Mortgage Interest Restrictions
Acts, 1920 and 1923.—Four applications were received during
the year from tenants for certificates under these Acts. In each
case the Certificate was granted.
Scavenging and Refuse Disposal.—The collection of
house, etc., refuse in the Borough is under the control of the
Borough Surveyor, who has kindly supplied me with the
the following information relating to the disposal of refuse.
The approximate amount of refuse collected in the
Borough during the year ended 31st December, 1927, was
20,690 tons, giving an average daily collection of 80 tons. Of
the total refuse collected, the Refuse Disposal Plant dealt with
approximately 9,965 tons, giving a daily figure of about 38 tons.
The remainder of the refuse was disposed of by barging and
tipping.
A full description of the Screen and Disposal Plant was
given in the Annual Report for 1925.