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Sewerage and Sewage Disposal
The problem of basement flooding referred to last year was not resolved, despite
meetings between representatives of the Greater London Council, the Borough Engineer
and my Department, when the causes and circumstances were examined. The solution may
well lie in alterations to the sewer system in the areas affected.
DETAILS OF PUBLIC CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Refreshment Houses Act, 1860 (as amended)
No. of licences issued 134
Explosives Acts, 1875 & 1923
Fireworks Act, 1951
The Keeping of Fireworks Order, 1959
No. of registrations during year 233
No. of visits 276
London county Council (General) Powers Act, 1921 - Part III (as amended)
Employment Agencies
No. of licences issued during year 34
No. of licensed agencies at end of year 34
No. of visits 80
No. of re-visits 58
Nurses Agencies Act, 1957
Nurses Agencies
No. of licensed agencies at end of year 2
During the year one employment agency and one nurses' agency were reported to the
Council's Legal Department for an opinion as to whether legal proceedings could be
instituted. The decision was awaited.
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1920 - Part IV (as amended)
Establishments for massage or special treatment
No. of licences issued during year 18
No. of licensed establishments at end of year 18
No. of visits 25
No. of re-visits 22
Theatrical Employers Registration Acts, 1925 & 1928
No. of registrations during year 3
No. of registered employers at end of year 41
Performing Animals (Regulation) Act, 1925
No. of current registrations Nil
Shops Act, 1950
Shops (Early Closing Days) Act, 1965
Young Persons (Employment) Acts, 1938 & 1964
During the year representation was made to the Council for the introduction of
6-day trading in the Nag's Head, Holloway, district of the Borough. To ascertain the views of
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