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privately owned premises in the Borough now supplied with standan
type of dustbin has reached 5,316.
Public Cleansing and Refuse Disposal
The Borough Engineer and Surveyor has supplied me with the
following information:—
The quantity of refuse collected and disposed of throughout
the year was 70,753 cubic yards, the average weight 5,044 cwts
per cubic yard, and the total weight 18,976 tons.
In addition 51,002 tons of refuse were received from other
Boroughs.
Pet Animals Act, 1951
During the year 16 inspections were made of the eight licensa
premises in the Borough.
All the premises are satisfactorily complying with the above
Act which requires provision for fire prevention; proper sanitary
conditions throughout the premises and suitable housing and feeding
facilities for the pet animals kept for sale.
Offensive Trades
Throughout the year there have been 27 visits to the eights
offensive trade premises in the Borough.
Type of Trade Number
Oil Boiler 5
Fat Melter 1
Soap Manufacturer 1
Gut Scraper 1
In March a complaint was received of nuisance and distress
caused amongst workers in a factory in River Road arising from the
emission of fumes from an adjoining factory.
An investigation showed that the fumes arose from a Iinseed
oil boiling process and were being discharged to the atmosphere
untreated. As a result of representations to the Company concern
a fume extraction and condensing plant was installed.
No further complaints have been received.
Sterilisation of Waste Food Boiling Plant
On 1st June, 1957, the licensing of waste food boiling Plant
became a function of the Council in accordance with the Disease of
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