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Dwelling
Houses
All other
Property
Total
Total number of properties
in district 24,686(24,255) 4,737(4,686) 29,422(28,941)
Number of properties
inspected as a result
of—
(a) Notifications 528(295) 101(105) 629(400)
(b) Otherwise 156(405) 36(85) 192(490)
Number of properties
found to be infested
by rats—
(а) Major infestation 1(2) —(4) 1(6)
(b) Minor infestation 210(191) 50(41) 260(232)
Number of properties
found to be infested
by mice 234(177) 48(42) 282(219)
Number of infested properties
treated by
Council 440(370) 97(86) 537(456)
It was not found necessary to serve any notices. Four (5)
"block control" schemes were carried out. The sewers in the
Borough received two treatments, in January and June.
PIGEONS.—Four (3) complaints were received. The complainants
were advised on preventive measures by the Sanitary Inspector or
referred to the pigeon catcher authorised to operate in the Borough.
RAG FLOCK ACT.—Four (5) premises where filling material was
being used were on the register at the end of the year. There are no
premises in the Borough where rag flock is manufactured or stored.
Seven (5) samples were taken, all of which were satisfactory.
PHARMACY AND POISONS ACTS.—At the end of the year the
Register contained the names of 115(115) persons entitled to sell
the poisons scheduled in Part II of the Poisons List.
DRAINAGE RECONSTRUCTION PLANS.—During the year
225(228) plans were deposited for drainage work in existing
buildings. Prosecutions are reported under "Legal proceedings."
COMMON LODGING HOUSES.—There is one common lodging house
in the Borough—a Cecil House—which provides sixty-six beds
for women.
WATER SUPPLY.—All drinking water in the Borough is supplied
from the Metropolitan Water Board's mains and has been
satisfactory. Two (—) water supply certificates were issued under
the Public Health (London) Act, 1936.
HOUSING REPAIRS AND RENTS ACT, 1954.—The Housing
Repairs and Rents Act, 1954 came into operation on the 30th August,
1954. In accordance with the requirements of the Minister of
Housing and Local Government, the figures below relate to the year
ending 31st March, 1956.