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Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act, 1951
Six premises, at which filling and upholstering with new materials
is carried out, remained on the register at the end of the year. One
annual licence was renewed in respect of the manufacture of Rag
Flock.
Under the Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Regulations,
1961 and 1965, eight samples, three of Woollen Mixture Felt and
one each of Rag Flock Layered, Hair Pad, Coir Fibre Mat, Rag
Flock and New Cotton Felt, were submitted for examination and
all proved satisfactory.
Licensing Act, 1961
During the year, 14 applications, 4 for registration and 10 for
renewal of registration as licensed premises, were made to the Town
Clerk involving inspections by District Public Health Inspectors.
All were considered satisfactory for their particular purposes.
Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act, 1963/64
In accordance with the provisions of these Acts, the Council
issues permits in respect of amusements with prizes.
Applications received from proprietors of cafes, restaurants and
public houses for permits are referred to this Department for reports
as to the general suitability of their premises.
During the course of the year, 102 inspections were made and
reports submitted to the Town Clerk.
Pet Animals Act, 1951
This Act, introduced to regulate the sale of pet animals with
particular reference to their welfare prior to sale, became operative
from 1st April, 1952, since when it became an offence to keep a pet
shop except under licence from the Local Authority.
At the end of the year 11 licences were in operation and 68
inspections were carried out by the Senior District Public Health
Inspector.
Hairdressers and Barbers
Under Section 21 of the Greater London Council (General
Powers) Act, 1967, as from the appointed day it is an offence,
subject to the provision in sub-section (1), for any person to carry
on the business of a hairdresser or barber on any premises in a
Borough unless he is registered in respect of those premises by the
Council.