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Details of surface infestations dealt with during the
period are set out below.
Number of Properties Inspected 609
Number of Inspections 2,894
Number of Infestations found: Rats—Major
Minor 286
Mice 33
Number of Properties Treated Rats Mice
Local Authority's premises 2 —
Dwelling Houses 253 24
Business Premises 31 9
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951.
Licences to keep pet shops were issued to 8 persons
under the Act. One caution was given during the year in
connection with animals displayed in such a position as
to expose them to interference by persons outside the shop.
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 were approximately 800 shops on the Council's
Register at the end of the year.
During the year 1,107 inspections were made under the
Shops Act, 1950, and no legal proceedings were instituted
I am, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Yours obediently,
G. HIND,
Chief Public Health Inspector.
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