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Control of Rodents and other Pests
192 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 28; Bugs 9; Miscellaneous 33.
Total number of visits of all kinds
paid by Inspectors during the year 6,674
Approximate number of rated premises
in the area 10,519
Notices served-
Statutory 3
Informal 437
Number of houses etc. disinfected 7
Swimming Pool
Period open from 7th May to 11th September.
Number of bathers - 38,179 95 season tickets This figure does not
include school parties and clubs.
Shops Act. A total number of 103 visits were made during the year. This
figure includes Sunday and evening visits One notice was 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
35.