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Common Lodging Houses
There are seven common lodging houses in the Borough, four for women and three
for men. 73 inspections were made during the course of the year.
Hairdressers and Barbers
During the year 200 inspections were made of 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 three sites in the Borough. The estimated
total number of pigeons frequenting these sites was 900 and 679 were caught.
Pet Animals Act, 1951
Twenty-two premises are registered under this Act and 59 inspections were made
during the year.
Pharmacy and Poisons Act, 1933/41
There are 160 persons included in the Council's list of sellers of Part II poisons:
61 inspections were made.
Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act, 1951
Eighteen premises are licensed under the provisions of the above Act. Twelve
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, 277 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 569 inspections of
these premises were made.
Bakehouses
There are 34 bakehouses in use, of which one is in a basement; 189 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.
The water is supplied by the Metropolitan Water Board and details of capacity are set
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