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ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION.
The problem of atmospheric pollution still persists,
cement dust and industrial smoke being the chief offenders.
Although the Council have carried out schemes to instal
modern fuel burning appliances in their older properties, the
modern fire still presents a problem by emitting too much
smoke and unless householders are prepared to use only
smokeless types of fuel, providing of course ample supplies
were available, unsatisfactory conditions will no doubt prevail.
Complete smokeless zones would naturally play a great
part in eliminating the general pollution of the atmosphere.
THE CONTROL OF RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS.
During the year the following infestations were dealt
with :—
Rats 97; Mice 52; Woodworm 15; Ants 1; Crickets 8;
Beetles 5; Flies 4; Fleas 2.
HOUSING STATISTICS.
(1) Inspection of Dwelling Houses.
(1) Total number of dwelling-houses inspected
for housing defects (under Public Health
or Housing Acts) 122
Number of inspections made for that purpose 678
(2) Number of dwelling-houses (included under
sub-heading (1) above which were inspected
and recorded under the Housing Consolidated
Regulations, 1925 and 1932
Number of inspections made for that purpose
(3) Number of dwelling-houses found to be in
a state so dangerous or injurious to health
as to be unfit for human habitation
(4) Number of dwelling-houses (exclusive of
those referred to under the preceding subheading)
found not to be in all respects
reasonably fit for human habitation 106
(2) Remedy of defects during the year without Service
of formal Notices.
Number of defective dwelling-houses rendered fit
in consequence of informal action by Local
Authority or their Officers 106
(3) Action under Statutory Powers during the year.
Statutory Notices under Housing or Public Health
Acts Nil
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