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Common Lodging Houses
There are seven common lodging houses in the Borough, four for women and
three for men. 112 inspections were made during the course of the year.
Hairdressers and Barbers
During the year 272 inspections were made to the 217 registered premises in the
Borough.
Feral Pigeons
Under licences granted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food,
narcotic treatment against feral pigeons was carried out at nine sites in the Borough.
The estimated total number of pigeons frequenting these sites was 1,960 and 1,796
were caught.
Pet Animals Act, 1951
Twenty-four premises are registered under this Act and 91 inspections were made
during the year.
Pharmacy and Poisons Act, 1933
There are 162 persons included in the Council's list of sellers of Part 11 poisons:
56 inspections were made.
Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act, 1951
Eighteen premises are registered under the provisions of the above Act. Eleven
samples were taken during the year and found to be satisfactory.
Registration of Food Premises
Under the provisions of Section 16 of the Food and Drugs Act, 1955, 486
premises are registered for the purpose of preparation or manufacture of sausages
or potted, pressed, pickled or preserved food intended for sale. During the year
519 inspections of these premises were made.
Bakehouses
There are 35 bakehouses in use of which one is a basement; 291 inspections
were made during the year.
Sewerage and Sewage Disposal
All houses in the Borough are connected to the main drainage system. The
sewage passes to the Greater London Council's main sewers thence to sewage disposal
works outside the Borough.
Swimming Baths
There are five public swimming baths in the Borough with a total of ten pools.
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