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RAG AND BONE DEALERS.
17 persons or firms are known to be carrying
on this business in the Borough. During the year 40
visits of inspection were made, and 6 sanitary
notices were served.
HAIRDRESSERS.
111 hairdressers' premises were on the register,
276 visits were made to them, and 63 Notices were
served.
SHOP ACTS, 1934.
26 Certificates of exemption from the requirements
of this act with regard to the provision of sanitary
conveniences were issued on grounds of restricted
accommodation or other special circumstances.
COMBINED DRAINAGE.
The reconstruction of such combinations of
drains of houses and premises as are found to be
sewers by law defined and are not under highways
was during the year transferred to the department
of the Borough Engineer and Surveyor. Mr. C. W.
Batstone, the drainlayer formerly in charge of
this work, retired after a long period of loyal and
efficient service. The remainder of the drainage
staff plus an additional labourer are now engaged
in the flushing of combined drains, drain testing
and rat destruction.
DRAINAGE WORK.
No legal proceedings were taken during the year in
respect of offences in connection with drainage work.