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Baiting of Sewers.—Under the control of the Rodent Officer
directing 5 teams, each of 1 Rodent Operative as supervisor and
two workmen drawn from the Borough Engineer and Planning
Officer's Area Depots as assistants, baiting of sewers was carried
out to 1,386 sewer manholes out of a total of 3,920. The prebaiting and poisoning method was employed and the bait used
was fluoracetamide (1081).
Fouling of Pavements, Etc., by Dogs.—Warning notices are
fixed to lamp-posts in areas where complaints have been received.
When it is considered that the warning has been fully noted they
are then transferred to another site.
Scavenging and Refuse Disposal.—The collection of refuse
in the Borough is under the control of the Borough Engineer and
Planning Officer who has kindly supplied me with the following
information: —
"Street Cleansing.
There are 250 miles of roads to be cleansed in the Borough,
of which 13% are swept at least once daily; 15% 3-6 times weekly;
and 72% twice weekly.
One hundred and three street sweepers are employed on the
work and, in addition, a mechanical sweeper and sprinkler is used
to sweep the main traffic routes in the Borough and roads in the
shopping areas.
Approximately 18,060 street gulleys are cleansed quarterly by
mechanical gulley cleansing machines.
House and Trade Refuse.
During the year under review, 56,733 tons of refuse were
collected by the Council's vehicles and carted to tip.
The Council's service for removing household lumber and old
furniture without charge continues to be widely used and 3 lorries
are engaged full time on this work in the Borough.
Public Conveniences.
There are 29 conveniences for men and a similar number for
women within the Borough and, in all conveniences, the water
closets are available without charge. In addition, the Council
provides free washing facilities at the main public conveniences,
including the provision of paper towels and this service continues
to be used to an increasing extent and is much appreciated by the
public. Paid washing facilities, which include the supply of a linen
towel, are also available."
Flies and Mosquitoes.—During the year, 21 complaints of
flies were received, resulting in treatments being carried out to 21
rooms and 7 external areas.