View report page

SHOPS ACTS.
489 inspections of shops were made during the course of
the year, and 25 informal notices were served in connection
with the Shops Acts.
The total number of shops in the district is 634, and
the following defects were remedied:—
Ventilation at two shops was improved.
Temperature at four shops was made equable.
Sanitary accommodation or additional sanitary accommodation
was provided at 10 shops.
Better lighting was provided at one shop.
Proper washing facilities were provided at six shop premises.
In one cafe proper facilities for taking meals were provided.
Action had to be taken in three cases over the question of
working hours.
In 24 instances, shopkeepers were not keeping, exhibiting or
providing the necessary notices or records.
CLEANSING OF PERSONS.
A unit is established at Chislehurst Caves for the treatment
of scabies and cleansing of verminous persons.
Number of persons cleansed in 1948 28
Number of persons treated for scabies 60
BED BUGS.
During the year 39 complaints were received of infestation
of premises by bed bugs.
The number of houses and/or their contents found to be
infested was 29 (including 7 in the Council's possession).
In suitable cases, and on the request of tenant and owner,
the disinfestation of the premises and contents were
simultaneously carried out by the Health Department. In
all other cases the premises were disinfested by the owners,
and the contents by the tenants. In all necessary cases,
bedding was steam disinfected by the Department.
SANITARY INSPECTION OF AREA.
The whole area comes under the supervision of the
Sanitary Inspectors, both by routine visiting and by the
following-up of complaints.
NOTICES.
658 Informal Notices were served drawing the attention
of owners to the existence of nuisances and requesting
abatement. Difficulty continues to be experienced in getting
repairs done, owing to the heavy cost of labour and the
restriction on rents.
15