View report page

Bakehouses:
There are 7 underground and 9 other bakehouses in the Borough. The
general standard of these is satisfactory, although one basement bakehouse
still requires frequent visits to maintain the minimum standards.
During the year 151 visits were paid to bakehouses, 7 of which were
cleansed during this period.
Licensed Premises:
There are 133 premises licenced under the 1953 Act for the sale of
intoxicating liquor in the Borough, of which 106 are operated as Public
Houses, the majority of which also carry on a catering business. During
the year 210 inspections were carried out and upon notification of a
transfer of licence being contemplated, advantage was taken to request
necessary repairs and redecoration. Seventeen public houses were cleansed
or improved during the year.
Since the introduction of the Licensing Act 1961, which requires
the registration of club premises by the Justices, for the sale of
intoxicating liquors, twenty-three applications have been considered,
and with the exception of one application, which was withdrawn, the
applications were all granted following reports of non-objection by the
Council, as a result of visits by officers of the department.
Unsound Food:
No case warranting formal seizure occurred during the year. The
trade continue to co-operate and the good relationship established over
many years with the various trades continues to be maintained.
A total of 89 visits were made, apart from those connected with
meat inspection, and 599 certificates were issued in respect of the
voluntary surrender of unsound food other than meat.