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(i) 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. New permits
were issued on 89 occasions.
(ii) Society Registrations
The number of new registrations during the year was 24 making
a total of 176 Registered Societies at the end of the year.
(iii) Betting Offices
Twelve applications for licences were received during the year
of which one was refused following an objection.
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 15 licences were in operation and 93
inspections were carried out by the Senior District Public Health
Inspector.
Late Night Refreshment Houses Act, 1969
Two new licences were issued making a total of 41 licensed
keepers at the end of the year under review.
Inspections were carried out and reports submitted to the Chief
Executive and Town Clerk by the Public Health Inspectors.
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.
This Council fixed 1st June, 1968, as the appointed day and
byelaws under Section 77 of the Public Health Act, 1961, were
confirmed by the Minister of Housing and Local Government.
Premises registered at 31st December, 1970 178
Persons registered at 31st December, 1970 219
Land Charges Act, 1925
Under this Act, enquiries in respect of properties in the Borough
are received from time to time by the Chief Executive and Town
Clerk concerning outstanding Notices served under any Health