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Autumnal flies, namely "Thaumatomyia notata" have
given a lot of trouble during the months of September/October.
Nothing can be done to deal with these at source but when they
attempt to hibernate and gain access to dwellings they can be
readily killed with persistent insecticides D.D.T. and B.H.C.
PROVISION OF DUSTBINS
The vexed question of who should provide the dustbin
the Owner or the Occupier, has been relieved, so far as the
Borough Council is concerned, by the provisions contained in
Section 12 of the London County Council (General Powers) Act,
1954. It is now the practice for the Council to ask the owner
to supply the dustbin.
The Owner may appeal to the Magistrates Court against
the requirements of the notice within 21 days. No such
appeal was made during 1956.
PLEASURE FAIR BYELAWS
In view of the lack of legal control over the persistent
public health nuisances caused by the absence of sanitary
conveniences at the private Yale of Health Amusement Park, the
Council determined to make Byelaws in pursuance of the powers
contained in the London County Council (General Powers) Act,
1939.
These Byelaws were confirmed by the Home Office and
came into operation on 1st October, 1954.
Despite the fact that there had been two previous
successful prosecutions, it was found necessary to issue three
further Summonses in respect of the absence of sanitary accommodation
at the Vale of Health private fairground. The maximum
penalty of £5 was imposed in each case and Costs were awarded
to the Council.
Plans were afterwards deposited showing new conveniences
at both fairgrounds.
BARBERS AND HAIRDRESSERS
Two new premises were registered during 1956 bringing
the total number of premises registered to 76.