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Housing Act, 1957
Overcrowding
Six summonses were issued for permitting dwelling houses to be
overcrowded. In three cases, convictions were obtained and fines
totalling £45 0s Od were imposed and costs amounting to £6 0s Od were
awarded to the Council. In one case the summons was not served and
in two cases the summonses were withdrawn as the overcrowding had been
abated.
Food and Drugs Act. 1955
The Perservatives in Food Regulations. 1962
One summons was issued in respect of the sale of Salad Dressing
which contained added perservative (Benzoic Acid) not permitted by the
Regulations, A conviction was obtained and a fine of £10 0s Od was
imposed, the Council being awarded £10 0s Od costs.
Section 2 - Offences
Sixteen summonses were issued in respect of the sale of food not
of the nature, substance as quality demanded. In fourteen cases,
convictions were obtained and fines totalling £165 0s Od were imposed,
and the Council were awarded £91 8s Od costs. One case was withdrawn
on the advice of the Borough Solicitor and the remaining case was
acquitted.
Public Health Act, 1891 - G.L.C. Water Closet Byelaws
One summons was issued for failing to provide ventilation for male
accommodation. The case was withdrawn as the necessary work was carried
out by the defendant.
Public Health Act. 1936 - Section 34(1)
One summons was issued against a builder concerning drainage works
contravening the G.L.C. Drainage Byelaws. A conviction was obtained, a
fine amounting to £2 0s Od was imposed and the Council were awarded
£2 0s Od costs.
Shops Act, 1950
Six summonses were issued for trading non-exempted articles after
general closing hour. Convictions were obtained, fines totalling
£17 0s Od were imposed and the Council were awarded £12 0s Od costs
Greater London Council (General Powers) Act, 1968
Four summonses were issued for using premises as night cafes when
not registered with the Council, after 2nd June 1969. Convictions were
obtained, fines totalling £115 0s 0d were imposed, and costs amounting
to £8 0s 0d were awarded to the Council.