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Details of surface infestations dealt with during the
period are set out below.
Number of Properties Inspected 1,078
Number of Inspections 3,179
Number of Infestations found: Rats — Major 2
Minor 299
Mice 44
Number of Properties Treated Rats Mice
Local Authority's premises 6 1
Dwelling Houses 266 29
Business Premises 29 14
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951.
Licences to keep pet shops were issued to 4 persons
under the above Act.
One contravention of the conditions of the Licence was
found and a warning issued to the person concerned.
SHOPS ACT, 1950.
The following Closing Orders are in operation in the
area:—
Bexley Urban District (Butchers) No. 6 Order, 1920.
Bexley Urban District (Grocers and Provisions Merchants)
No. 7 Order, 1923.
Bexley Urban District (Miscellaneous Trades) No. 8
Order, 1923.
The Bexley Hairdressers and Barbers Shops Closing
Order, 1946.
There wen approximately 750 shops on the Council's
Register at the end of the year.
During the year 853 inspections were made under the
Shops Act, 1950, and no legal proceedings were instituted.
I am. Ladies and Gentlemen,
Yours obediently,
G. HIND.
Chief Sanitary Inspector.
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