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In 70 cases summonses were withdrawn owing to the nuisances
being abated prior to the date of hearing, the defendants paying
expenses amounting to £113. 8s. 0d.
(5) Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restrictions) Acts
During the year the number of certificates of disrepair issued
to tenants was 35, and certificates of fitness were granted on
application of property owners in 17 cases.
(6) Swimming Baths
23 samples of water were taken during the year from the Council's
Public Swimming Baths and submitted for bacteriological examination
and chemical analysis. The reports showed that the water consistently
maintained a high degree of purity.
(7) Factories, Workshops and Workplaces
Factories and Workplaces in this Borough carrying on a variety of
trades number 1,463 and a total of 982 inspections and re-inspections
were made during the year. This small number of inspections was due
to shortage of inspectorial staff, the Factory Inspector being engaged
on district work.
In addition to the above, a number of visits were made in regard
to drainage and applications under the Town and Country Planning Act,
1947.
The following Tables give details of work carried out under the
Factories Acts, 1937 and 1948, during the year:-