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population has occurred.
Business premises The Council's Scheme of Rodent Control in business
premises has continued to function well during the year and no serious complaint
was received from any contributor under the scheme. A small number of contributors
ceased to participate in the scheme, mainly as a result of the premises being
closed or the removal of the business to another area.
Again it must be emphasized that owing to the large water frontage of the
Borough and the volume of goods carried by barge, etc., it is extremely difficult
to entirely eliminate the menace of rats and constant supervision is required to
prevent damage.
Notwithstanding the increase in charges to contributors which was approved
by the Council in April 1952, the financial aspect of the Council's Contributory
Scheme continues to be satisfactory.
Dwelling Houses Owing to the remedial measures carried out under the
supervision of the District Sanitary Inspectors the number of rat complaints is
extremely low but the number of complaints regarding mice still stands at a high
level. However with the use of the newer poisons and effective co-operation of
the tenants it is hoped to reduce these complaints to a negligible number but it
should be pointed out that the tenants can largely assist in this matter by
denying access to foodstuffs.