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Part II of the Act, dealing with rent increases, places upon local
authorities the duty of issuing certificates, on application, that
houses of which it is proposed to increase the rent are not in good
repair, and are not reasonably suitable for occupation, having regard
to stability, freedom from dampness, natural lighting, ventilation,
water supply, drainage and sanitary conveniences, and facilities for
the storage preparation and cooking of food, and for the disposal of
waste matter.
Such houses will be inspected by the Sanitary Inspectors.
166 certificates were issued during the year under the above Act.
RAG FLOCK & OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT, 1951
During the year six samples were taken and submitted to the
prescribed Analysts Mr. John Hudson, M.A., F.C.S., and Mr. G.
Ginger, F.C.S., Chiltern Research Laboratories, Ltd., Marlow. All
these samples complied with the requirements of the Regulations.
Nine premises are registered for the use of filling materials,
and one licensed for manufacture or storage of Rag Flock.
WELL WATER
The three private wells in the Borough are still in use for
industrial purposes. The supply in each case is satisfactory.
PUBLIC HEALTH (LONDON) ACT, 1936: PROPOSED
AMENDMENT
The Metropolitan Boroughs' Standing Joint Committee requested
the London County Council to insert an appropriate clause in their
next General Powers Bill to empower local authorities to require
information as to ownership of properties to enable them to serve
any notices under the Public Health (London) Act, 1936. Local
authorities already have similar powers in respect of notices served
under the Housing Act 1936.
POULTRY PLUCKING
The London County Council proposed to make an order under
Section 140(1) of the Public Health (London) Act, 1936, declaring
the business of poultry plucking to be an offensive business, but
before doing so, asked the Metropolitan Boroughs' Standing Joint
Committee for their observations. The opinion of this Council was
that, although poultry plucking was not at present carried on in
Southwark as a main business, the making of such an order was
desirable.
LONDON COUNTY COUNCIL (GENERAL POWERS) ACT,
1954—HAIRDRESSERS AND BARBERS.
This Act became law on 5th July, 1954, and gave effect to a
suggestion made by this Council by providing for the registration
of hairdressers and barbers (other than those visiting premises or