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The fat melting premises in Clapgates Lane was burnt out and
new buildings erected. They are of a much better character than
those previously used, but do not reach the standard we should
prefer.
PIGGERIES.
There are 17 piggeries in the district, at five of which pigs are kept
on an extensive scale.
These are at considerable distance from any houses ; are situated
on low lying land, and require constant supervision to secure any
approach to sanitary conditions.
Serious attention has been given to the question of drainage,
and the general position is still under discussion.
STABLES.
One prosecution in connection with a stable in North Street
was necessary. The occupier was fined 10/- and costs, and ordered
to abate the nuisance from absence of sufficient drainage, and*
manure accommodation.
COMMON LODGING HOUSES.
Eighty visits were paid to the two common lodging houses. It
was necessary to secure the rebuilding of the wash-house in one
instance ; apart from the general repairs in other parts of the
premises.
At the other lodging house, a systematic renewal of beds took
place. With respect to this house, which is of the old type, I am glad
to report considerable improvement, which is being maintained, in
the standard of conditions.
TENTS, VANS, SHEDS.
There are still ten of these undesirable dwellings.
With respect to a concerted barn at Rippleside which was occupied,
a Closing Order was made.
To control the usq of this type of dwelling necessitates frequent
visits by the sanitary inspectors.
With two exceptions, the van dwellers are all anxious, given the
opportunity of housing accommodation, to vacate these unsatisfactory
habitations.
HOUSES LET IN LODGINGS.
There is nothing further to add to the report on such,houses
contained in the report for the year 1926.