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2. Complaints.
377 complaints were received and investigated. Where
necessary, appropriate action was taken. They were as follows
127 re general sanitary defects
16 „ keeping of animals
28 ,, offensive accumulations
19 ,, verminous premises
83 „ drainage
11 ,, water supply
52 „ rats
7 ,, overcrowding
6 „ food
28 „ various
377 Total
3. Notices.
530 Informal Notices were served, drawing the attention of
property owners and others to the existence of nuisances and
requesting abatement.
It was not found necessary to serve any Statutory Notices
under the Public Health Acts to secure the abatement of
nuisances where Informal Notices had not received compliance.
In no instance was it found necessary to resort to legal
proceedings.
4. Nuisances Remedied during the year:
Sanitary accommodation : Defective 89
Drainage: (i) Reconstructed 3
(ii) Repaired 96
(iii) Cleaned 115
(iv) Provided 10
Cesspools: (i) Cleaned 8
(ii) Reconstructed 1
Baths, lavatory basins and sinks 59
Yard paving 93
Moors 97
Sub-floor ventilators 33
Walls and ceilings redecorated 833
Walls and ceilings repaired 694
Dampness, roofs, walls and rainwater pipes 729
Verminous premises 29
Refuse receptacles 43
Water supplies 24
Keeping of animals 5
Offensive accumulations 38