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STREET TRADING
Traders are annually licensed to operate from longestablished
sites in the Borough in accordance with the provisions
of Part IV of the London County Council (General Powers) Act,
1947, and providing requirements are fully observed, licences are
renewed on receipt of applications.
A number of licencees are concerned with the retailing
of food, and in such instances the Council's Public Health
Inspectors are particularly attentive to the conditions
prevailing at storage accommodation, whilst steps are taken
to ensure that all equipment is hygienically maintained. The
practice of smoking during the handling of food has always been
frowned upon, and traders are frequently reminded of the distaste
with which members of the public regard such an occurrence.
It is desirable that food displays should not be sited
too near pavement surfaces, and it is stressed, under the
Food Hygiene Regulations, 1955, that the permitted minimum
height of such displays is 18" from ground level.
Street trading in this Borough is carried out as follows:-
Fruit and vegetables 14
Refreshments (at coffee stalls) 3
Flowers 10
Newspapers 6
Ninety-nine visits were made to sites during the year.
The institution of legal proceedings in respect of
unsatisfactory conditions was not necessary.