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In one case, a nuisance caused by excessive noise from the exhaust fan and the
compressor of a metal treating plant was abated by the overhauling and partial
rebuilding of the plant. This was carried out by the Company concerned upon
receipt of an Intimation Notice only.
In another case, upon receipt of a petition from a number of persons stated
to be affected, an investigation was made of an alleged noise nuisance from a metal
works. No action was possible by the Council in this case, and in addition many
of the persons named denied lodging any complaint or signing the petition.
Public Health (London) Act, 1936.
Offensive Trades.
Details of the respective offensive trades in the Borough are as follows:—
(a) 3 Tripe Boilers:
14/18, Market Road—Messrs. J. L. Henson (Wholesale) Ltd.
22/24, Vale Royal—Messrs. Edmund Martin Ltd.
60, Essex Road—Messrs. J. S. Baker & Co.
(b) 1 Knacker:
18/20, Vale Royal—Messrs. Harrison Barber & Co. Ltd.
(c) 1 Fur Skin Dresser:
24, Bracey Street—Messrs. J. & A. Fischer Ltd.
(d) 7 Gut Scrapers:
3, Old Slaughterhouses—Casings Ltd.
4, Old Slaughterhouses—Home Killed Meat Association Ltd.
12, Old Slaughterhouses—Universal Casings Co. Ltd.
13, Old Slaughterhouses—Messrs. Morris & Co. (Meat Importers) Ltd.
15, Old Slaughterhouses—Messrs. Wm. Menkes Ltd.
(Established anew during year.)
5 Tileyard Road—Messrs. C. Edwards & Son Ltd.
Tileyard Road—Messrs. Tracey & Co. Ltd.
(e) 2 Fat Melters:
4, Old Slaughterhouses—Home Killed Meat Association Ltd.
16, Old Slaughterhouses—Messrs. Wm. Menzies Ltd.
(f) 1 Slaughterer:
180, York Way—Messrs. Harrison Barber Co. Ltd.
45 inspections were made of the above premises and appropriate action taken
where necessary.
The owners of 4 private slaughterhouses renewed their licences, but none of
these premises was used during the year under review due to the Government's
scheme-of centralised slaughtering.
Shops Act, 1950—Applications for Exemption.
There were four applications received for exemption from the provisions of
Section 38 relative to the provision of suitable and sufficient sanitary conveniences,
and two Certificates of Exemption were issued.