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COMMON LODGING HOUSES
There are no common lodging houses in the Borough.
WATER SUPPLY
The Borough's water supply is provided entirely by
the Metropolitan Water Board and has been satisfactory in
quality and quantity. All the dwelling-houses in the Borough
are supplied from public water mains direct to the house.
There are no wells or stand pipes.
RODENT AND PEST CONTROL
Prevention of Damage by Pests Act. 1949
The Council employ two rodent operators. Complaints of
other pests and vermin are dealt with by the disinfecting staff.
The number of complaints of rodents received during the
year was 411, of which 110 related to rats and 301 to mice. The
figures for 1954 were 520, of which 115 were rats and 405 mice
infestations.
Other pest infestations dealt with related to ants, bugs,
cockroaches, fleas, flies, lice, pigeons, wasps, wood lice and
woodworm.
Charges for Rodent Extermination
The Public Health Committee resolved that, until otherwise
decided, no charge be made for the destruction of rats and mice by
the Council at private premises, except in cases where, as a
result of the lack of co-operation on the part of the owner or
occupier, it was found necessary to serve a Notice under Section
4 of the Act.
Besides relieving the Department of much administrative
work, this decision has materially assisted the staff in dealing
speedily with complaints of rodent infestation.
Charges are made to business premises on a time and
material basis.