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NOISE ABATEMENT
During the year 39 complaints were made regarding noise
alleged to be a nuisance, In, 9 cases no action was warranted.
In 12 instances the noise complained of was finally abated,
in 13 cases the noise was reduced so as not to be a nuisance and
5 cases are still under investigation.
PHARMACY AND POISONS ACT, 1933
The object is to regulate the sale of certain poisonous substances.
During the year the number of applications granted for entry
of names on the list of persons entitled to sell poisons under
Part 2 of the Act was 12. In addition, 239 applications were
made for the retention of names on the list for a further period
of 12 months. No infringements of the Act were found.
RAG FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT, 1951
The Act regulates the manufacture and sale of materials used
as fillings for upholstery, bedding, toys, etc., with the object
of compelling the use of clean fillings. Only two firms are now
engaged in this type of business within the Borough.
Six samples of various fillings, as listed below were taken.
All of these samples conformed with the requirements of the
Regulations made under the Act-
Article Ho. of Samples
Curled Feathers 3
Cotton Felt 1
Down 1
Hair 1
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
19 persons were licenced for the purpose of keeping Pet
Shops. During the year 37 inspections were made and there were
no infringements of the conditions, specified in the licences.