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cesspools for which, an emptying service is operated by the Council whereby eight
clearances are carried out free of charge.
REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
The collection of refuse is made by direct labour in various types of specially
manufactured vehicles. The number of collection rounds is 44.
Disposal is effected by a destructor at Hendon on the North Circular Road and by
transfer station at Summers Lane, Finchley. All disposal is the responsibility of the
Greater London Council.
Special arrangements are made for the regular clearance of trade refuse as required,
whilst a service is available on pre-payment for the collection and disposal of unwanted
cars, furniture, garden refuse, rubble etc.
ANIMALS
The Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963, with the Pet Animals Act 1951 and
the Riding Establishments Act 1964 provide protective legislation to secure the wellbeing
of cats and dogs, animals sold for pets and horses hired out for riding.
At the end of the year the following licences were in forcer:-
Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963 3
Pet Animals Act 1951 21
Riding Establishments Act 1964 1 0
The Public Health Inspectors are "authorised officers" for enforcing the provisions
of the Diseases of Animals Act 1950 and the numerous orders made thereunder.
There is one establishment in the Borough, licensed by the Ministry of Agriculture,
Fisheries and Food, for the detention of cats and dogs under quarantine following
importation to this country. During the year 110 dogs were received at the premises
after being authorised to land. The premises are kept under observation by the police and
the Public Health Inspectors to check on the detention of the animals for the required
isolation periods.
Information was received from a Veterinary Officer of the Ministry of Agriculture,
Fisheries and Food that an approximately 8 week old kitten had been illegally imported
into the country. On the facts obtained there appeared to be an infringement of the
Importation of Dogs and Cats Order 1928, and in view of the Council's duty to enforce
the Order, proceedings in respect of the offence were taken against the person responsible.
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