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NOISE ABATEMENT
During the year 60 complaints were made regarding noise alleged to
be a nuisance. In 11 cases no action was warranted.
In 31 instances the noise complained of was finally abated, in 9
cases the noise was reduced so as not to be a nuisance and 9 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
5. In addition, 248 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. (My three firms are now engaged in this type
of business within the Borough.

PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
22 persons were licenced for the purpose of keeping Pet Shops.
During the year 41 inspections were made and there were no infringements
of the conditions, specified in the licences.
DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACTS
No cases of contagious animal disease were reported during the year.
In such cases action is taken in conjunction with Officers of the Ministry
of Agriculture to provide against the spread of the disease. Regularvisits
are made by the District Inspectors to premises where animals are kept to
ensure that precautionary measures and a high standard of cleanliness
are maintained.