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The work of the outdoor staff Is reflected In the volume of
clerical work associated with sanitary administration. During
the year in addition to recording the above mentioned nuisances
and defects, 2,935 Intimation Notices and 1,^5^ Nuisance Notices
requiring the abatement of nuisances were prepared and served.
In addition 2,756 letters were sent out by the department in
connection with insanitary conditions and 608 letters appertaining
to housing and various public health matters.
CO Legal Proceedings
It was found necessary on 128 occasions during the year to
take legal proceedings to enforce compliance with the requirements
of Notices served.
In 30 of these cases Abatement Orders were made by the
Magistrate with the infliction of fines and costs amounting to
£97-8s.Od. and In addition, in three instances, for non-compliance
with Abatement Orders the Magistrate imposed fines and
costs totalling £20.15s.6d.
Closing Orders were made by the Magistrate in 7 cases and
Costs amounting to £l4.l4s.0d. were awarded to the Council. In
one case £5-5s.0d. costs were awarded against the Council.
Summonses were withdrawn owing to the nuisances being
abated prior to the date of hearing in 87 cases, the defendants
paying costs varying from £l.lls.6d. to £3.3s.0d.
(5) Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restrictions) Acts
During the year the number of certificates of disrepair
Issued to tenants was 45, and certificates of fitness were
granted on application of property owners in 16 cases.