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PROSECUTIONS UNDER SHOPS ACT, 1950
One case was taken against a local shopkeeper for the sale
of goods not permitted on a Sunday. A fine of £4 was imposed.
Another local shopkeeper was fined for failing to close the
shop for the serving of customers after half past one o'clock on
the Early Closing Day.
Inspection of Schools
The kitchens and serveries, washing facilities and sanitary
accommodation are inspected and any defects or amendments requiring
attention are referred to the Chief Education Officer.
During the year 163 inspections were made and defects found
were referred to the Chief Education Officer.
HAIRDRESSING ESTABLISHMENTS
Legislation calls for the registration of hairdressers and
barbers premises. During the year 74 inspections were made of
registered premises to check that the Byelaws in force were
being observed. Generally little cause for complaint was found
at such inspections. Following the amalgamation with the Coulsdon
and Purley Urban District Council, application for the administration
of new By elaws has been made.
DRAINAGE
2,741 visits of inspection were made to underground drains
in course of repair. Of 577 Statutory Orders served, in 206 cases
work was carried out in default of the owners.
POLLUTION OF RIVERS AND STREAMS
During the year 17 inspections were made to ascertain if
any evidence of pollution or obstruction was apparent in the
water courses within the Borough and in addition samples of the
waters were taken for analysis.
During 1963 an Effluent Inspector was appointed to the
Borough Engineer' s Department.