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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Public Health Acts, 1936/1961
Nuisances
During the year, forty-five summonses were issued for various
nuisances under the Public Health Acts, 1936/1961. In nine cases
Abatement Orders were secured, fines totalling £28. 0. 0d., and costs
amounting to £21.10. Od. In twenty-one cases the summonses were
withdrawn, the nuisances having been abated prior to the Court hearings,
and in eleven cases the summonses were adjourned sine die as the necessary
works were being carried out by the defendants. In three cases the
summonses were not served and in the remaining case the defendant was
granted an absolute discharge and the Magistrates ordered the Council
to execute the necessary work in default.
Contraventions of Drainage Byelaws
Two summonses were issued in respect of contraventions of these
Byelaws, which included failure to deposit plans and failure to give
notice of intention to commence drainage works.
In both cases the summonses were withdrawn as the plans were
deposited prior to the Court hearing.
Prevention of Nuisance from Demolition Byelaws
Four summonses were issued against a demolition contractor for
failing to take steps as required by the Byelaws to prevent nuisances
arising from the demolition of properties.
The Magistrates imposed fines in all cases totalling £20. 0. Od
and the Council were awarded £7.10. 0d costs.
Noise Abatement Act, 1960
Nuisances
Legal proceedings were taken in forty-five cases against mobile ice
cream vendors for operating loudspeakers or musical chimes after 7,00 p.m.
In forty-four cases fines totalling £113. 0. 0d were imposed and costs
amounting to £32. 0. Od were awarded to the Council. In the remaining
case the summons was dismissed.
Housing Act. 1957
Overcrowding
Three summonses were issued for permitting dwelling houses to be
overcrowded. Convictions were obtained in each case and fines
amounting to £15. 0. Od were imposed, and the Council were awarded
£17. 0. 0d costs.
Illegal Occupation of Closed Unfit Rooms
One summons was issued against a landlord in respect of the illegal
occupation of closed basement rooms. The summons was withdrawn at the
Court hearing as the rooms had become vacant.
Housing Act, 1961
Housing (Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation) Regulations, 1962
Twenty-two summonses were issued against three landlords for
various offences under these Regulations. A conviction was obtained in
each case and the Magistrates imposed fines totalling £148. 0. Od and
costs amounting to £15. 0. 0d were awarded to the Council.