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STREET TRADING - Licensed and Unlicensed Stall-holders
All traders are licensed annually to operate from established 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 <>
The licensees concerned with the retailing of food receive particular
attention from the Public Health Inspectors in connection with the suitability of
storage accommodation and the hygienic condition of equipment.
Many warnings, both verbal and written, have been given to stall-holders
regarding the practice of smoking whilst handling food with satisfactory results.
To prevent contamination, particularly by dogs, food displays must be sited
at least 18" above street or pavement level. A great deal of difficulty is
experienced in this respect particularly during periods of loading and
unloading. This problem is by no means confined to street traders, it is
equally prevalent with open-fronted shops.

Eighty-four visits were made to stalls throughout the year.
SHOPS ACT, 1950 - Health and Welfare Provisions
Metropolitan Borough Councils are responsible for the enforcement of
certain sections of the Shops Act, 1950 9 which relate to health and welfare
provisions, namely:s-
1. Washing facilities
2. Sanitary conveniences
3. Lighting
4.Temperature and ventilation
5. Facilities for taking meals
With the extensive shopping frontages of Sloane Street, King f s Road
and Fulham Road these duties necessitate an ever increasing number of
inspections in view of the many new and altered premises.