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Common Lodging Houses
There are seven common lodging houses in the Borough, four for women and
three for men. 124 inspections were made during the course of the year.
Hairdressers and Barbers
During the year 70 inspections were made. There are 239 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 sixteen sites in the Borough.
The estimated total number of pigeons frequenting these sites was 3,600 and 2,566
were caught.
Pet Animals Act, 1951
Eighteen premises are registered under this Act and 75 inspections were made
during the year.
Pharmacy and Poisons Act, 1933
There are 134 persons included in the Council's list of sellers of Part II poisons:
119 inspections were made.
Registration of Food Premises
Under the provisions of Section 16 of the Food and Drugs Act, 1955, 47 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 244 inspections
of these premises were made.
Bakehouses
There are 22 bakehouses in use and 67 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
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