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During the year 10 complaints of noise nuisances were received.
In 6 instances the complaints were found to be justified. Appropriate
action was taken and the noises were reduced to a
reasonable amount having regard to the trade or business involved.
No action was taken with reference to the other four cases
as investigation failed to substantiate the complaint of nuisance.
Schools.—A thorough inspection of all the public elementary
schools and private schools is made at least once a year by the
Sanitary Inspectors, and on their report steps are taken by the
Education Committee to remedy any defects found. The owners
of private schools now welcome these annual inspections and
consider them of great value.
In the control of non-notifiable infectious diseases routine
reports of absentees continue to be furnished weekly to the public
health department by the head teachers of public elementary schools.
These give a general idea of the prevalence of infectious diseases
at any particular time and enable the Health Visitors to visit the
homes and to give the mothers advice regarding the prevention
of the spread of infection and the avoidance of complications in
such conditions as measles and whooping cough.
It was not found necessary during the year to close any school
in order to check the prevalence of infectious disease.
Rag Flock Acts, 1911 and 1928.—No samples were taken
during the year. It is doubtful if any rag flock is used in the
Borough.
Legal Proceedings.—Legal proceedings were taken in the
following six cases with the results indicated:—
Non-compliance with Statutory Notices,
Section 94, Public Health Act, 1875.
6, 8, 10 and 12, Princes Road. Dampness and general dilapidations.
An order was made by the Magistrates for the necessary
works to be carried out within six weeks, and a fine of £5 with one
guinea costs was inflicted.
177, Boston Road. Dampness and general dilapidations.
An order was made by the Magistrates for the necessary works to
be completed within three months.