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Control of Rodents and other Pests
202 complaints in respect of rats and mice infestations were received and
fully investigated. Twice during the year the foul water system was treated
for rats and the results were most satisfactory Other pest infestations dealt
with were as follows:
Woodworm 26; Bugs 16; Miscellaneous 57.
Total number of visits of all kinds
paid by Inspectors during the year 8,388
Approximate number of rated
premises in the area 10,338
Notices served -
Statutory 5
Informal 330
Number of houses, etc. disinfected 7
Swimming Pool
Period open from 9th May to 20th September.
Number of bathers - 66,445 + 52 season tickets. This figures does not
include school parties and clubs.
Shops Act, A total number of 146 visits were made during the year. This
figures includes Sunday and evening visits. Four Notices were served.
Shops continue the practice of closing earlier than the statutory
closing times but the smaller shopkeepers seem to prefer commencing business
much earlier in the morning, whilst on the other hand the larger concerns are
beginning to carry on business until a later time on specific days.
No serious breach of the Act has been noted,
Eradication of the Bed Bug.
Particulars of the action taken in 1959 for the eradication of the Bed
Bug were as follows:
Infested Disinfested
Number of -
Council houses 16 16
Other houses - -
29