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SHOPS ACTS
The Shops Acts regulate the closing hours of shops and the working
hours of shop assistants. Failure to observe "closing hours" has given
little cause for complaint during the year. 1,217 inspections were made
under the Shops Acts; infringements found were as follows:-
Hours of Closing 0
Notices to be exhibited or amended 257
Meal Intervals not granted to Staff 1
PROSECUTIONS UNDER SHOPS ACT, 1950
There were no prosecutions under the Act during the year.
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 87 inspections such inspections were made.
HAIRDRESSING ESTABLISHMENTS
Legislation calls for the registration of hairdressers' and barbers'
premises. During the year 231 inspections were made of registered premises
to check that the Byelaws in force were being observed. Generally little
cause for complaint was found. 29 new Registration Certificates were issued.
DRAINAGE
2,557 visits of inspection were made to underground drains in course of
repair. Of 445 Statutory Orders served, in 85 cases work was carried out in
default of the owners.
At the end of the year there were 60 cesspools in the Borough serving
premises without main drainage.
POLLUTION OF RIVERS AND STREAMS
During the year 22 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.