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of an Animal Charcoal Manufacturer for a period of six
months from the date of the passing of the resolution.
At the end of the period of the temporary licence the firm
made other trading arrangements, and no further action was
therefore necessary.
Sewers.—Only a few complaints were received from residents
as to emanations from the sewer gullies. These were immediately
passed on to the Borough Engineer for suitable action.
Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restrictions) Acts, 1920.—
Under the provisions of these Acts landlords are permitted to
make certain increases of rent and tenants whose houses are not
in all respects reasonably fit for human habitation may apply to
the Sanitary Authority for a Certificate to this effect enabling them
to suspend payment of the increased rent until the necessary
works shall have been completed to the satisfaction of the Sanitary
Authority.
During the year four applications were received and three
certificates were duly granted.
Landlords may also apply to the Sanitary Authority for a
report that the necessary works had been executed to the satisfaction
of the Council. Four applications were received, and reports
duly granted.
Rat Infestation.—Investigations in regard to premises, etc.,
alleged to be infested with rats or mice were carried out in 296
cases of which 68 were abated. Particular attention is given by
the Inspectors to enforcing the law as regards sealing off of disused
drains, thus preventing the ingress of rats.
The special measures adopted during Rat Week were put into
operation in conjunction with the Borough Engineer's Department.
Cases recommended by the Sanitary Inspectors are given
rat poison.
Water Supply.—During the year 397 water supply certificates
have been granted under Section 95 of the Public Health (London)
Act, 1936. Water fittings have been amended in 278 cases, and
extra water supply to tenement houses in 32 cases.
Dogs—Fouling of the Footways.—Two infringements
against the Council's Bye-laws dealing with this matter were
reported. Small fines were inflicted in both cases.