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EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES
In November, 1968 responsibility for the enforcement of Part X of the
Croydon Corporation Act, 1960, in respect of Employment Agencies, was
transferred to this Section from the Education Department. Such Agencies,
which include "au-pair" agencies are licenced annually and inspection of
the records kept by these firms are carried out to ensure that the provisions
of the Act are complied. In most cases the premises concerned are also subject
to the provisions of the Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act, 1963.
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. 790 inspections were made under the
Shops Acts; infringements found were as follows:—
Hours of Closing -
Notices to be exhibited or amended 301
Meal Intervals not granted to Staff -
Opening Hours of Launderettes 2
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 78 such inspections were made.
HAIRDRESSING ESTABLISHMENTS
Legislation calls for the registration of hairdressers' and barbers'
premises. During the year 208 inspections were made of registered premises
to check that the Byelaws in force were being observed. Generally little
cause for complaint was found. 38 new Registration Certificates were issued.
DRAINAGE
2,532 visits of inspection were made to underground drains in course of
repair. Of 456 Statutory Orders served, in 98 cases work was carried out in
default of the owners.