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At the end of 1970 problems arose in respect of the shortage
of smokeless fuel and a relaxation of approximately 40% of Smoke Control
Orders was made for a period of three months. This expired on the 31st
March; no further trouble was experienced during the year.
Industry still continues to play its part in the general
improvement. 37 smoke observations were carried out during the year
resulting in only one contravention and this was due to a mechanical
failure; a warning letter was sent.
The Council take part in the National Survey on Air Pollution
and continue to take readings at the eight stations in the borough. The
readings are transferred to the Ministry for their use.
HAIRDRESSERS AND BARBERS
The total number of Hairdressing Establishments in the borough
is 93. Of this number only 14 gave rise to complaint in respect of the
hygiene standards of the Byelaws but these contraventions were of a minor
nature and were sill remedied as a result of informal action.
PET ANIMALS ACT. 1951
9 licences were issued during the year; the extent of the livestock
in these premises is very small.
During the year regular visits were paid to all premises to
ensure no nuisances occurred or breaches of the licensing conditions. The
premises are of a high standard and no statutory action was found to be
necessary.
PREVENTION OF DAMAGE BY PESTS ACT. 1949
During the year 854 notifications of infestations were received
of which 366 concerned rats. The remaining 488 were in connection with
mice. This is an increase on the figures for the previous year.
All cases were treated by the two Rodent Operatives with satisfactory
results.
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