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RE-HOUSING ON HEALTH GROUNDS
During the year ten families unable to attract a sufficient total
of points were put forward to the Committee as in need of special
consideration. The Committee approved six and five were rehoused before
the end of the year.
The total number of new housing cases reviewed on health grounds
during the year was 133. In 123 cases action was as follows:-
Nil points recommended 20
5 „ „ 7
10 " " 11
15 " " 85
The remaining 10 cases required no further action as for various
reasons the applications were withdrawn or not substantiated.
Nine cases were recommended for rehousing outside the points scheme
of which six were approved by the Committee.
Twenty-four families, including 3 specials, with medical points
were rehoused during the year.
LICENSING OF PET SHOPS
During the year 18 inspections were carried out, 8 by the Veterinary
Inspector and 10 by the Public Health Inspectors.
Six existing licences were renewed at the beginning of the year and
1 new licence issued.
HAIRDRESSERS
Thirty-seven premises are exclusively used for ladies' hairdressing,
twenty for men and six cater for both sexes.
All the establishments were inspected during the year and with the
exception of a few minor matters were found to comply with the byelaws
which are designed to secure the cleanliness of the premises, the staff,
instruments and equipment used.
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