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Pet Animals Act, 1951.
Under the provisions of this Act, which came into force on the
1st January 1952, no pet animals may be sold except from registered
premises. The conditions in which animals, including birds, fish,
reptiles, etc., must be kept if registration is granted insure
that they enjoy a reasonably comfortable existence while on tne
premises and has greatly improved safety from fire and other
calamities. Nineteen premises have been registered and are under
supervision.
EXHUMATIONS
The Home Secretary issued licences for the removal of seven
human remains from graves to other graves or vaults in the district.
The sanitary inspector was present on every occasion to see that
the terms of the licences were fulfilled and that no nuisance or
danger to the public health was permitted.
STREET MARKETS
Markets are held in The Cut, Lower Marsh, Lambeth Walk and
Wilcox Road in the inner wards, and in Popes Road, Electric
Avenue and Brixton Station Road. All these are inspected regularly.
HOUSING ACT, 1936 and 1949
The work carried out under the Acts during the year presented
a considerable increase beyond any previous post war years. 128
detailed inspections of premises were made.
(a) Closing Orders.
Closing Orders after representation were made on three premises
while an informal undertaking was given in respect of one other
property not to relet until rendered fit to the satisfaction of
the Council.
Closing Orders previously made were determined in respect of
two basement rooms which have now been made fit for habitation and
in one other case the Closing Order has been varied for modified
use of the basement.
Other premises were inspected in respect of underground rooms
or parts of buildings, but in which no action could justifiably
be taken.
(b) Demolition Orders.
Eight Demolition Orders were made after representation of the
premises and two formal undertakings were given by owners in lieu
of orders being made.
Three premises were demolished during the year after formal
undertakings had been given and twenty nine others arising from