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Rodent Control in Sewers.
In accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of
Agriculture and Fisheries (Infestation Control Division), maintenance
treatments of the soil sewers in the Borough were carried
out during February and August.
A total of 1,246 sewer manholes were dealt with and of these
515 were found to be rat infested. Poison baits were used in the
infested manholes.
Rag Flock and other Filling Materials Act, 1951.
During the year one new application was received for premises
to be registered with the Local Authority, making a total of eight
registered premises in the Borough since the Act became operative.
No samples were taken during the year.
Pet Animals Act, 1951.
This Act became operative on the 1st April, 1952. During
the year fifteen licences were issued to keep Pet Shops in the
Borough, after the premises had been inspected by the Sanitary
Inspector.
Disinfection.
Number of houses where disinfection was carried out 199
Number of houses disinfested of vermin 70
Number of articles disinfected by steam 130
Number of articles voluntarily destroyed 174
Summary of Sanitary Defects remedied as a result of
Notices Served and Letters written.
Animals—nuisances abated 2
Caravans—nuisances abated 635
Cesspools—cleansed 1
Damp proof courses inserted in walls 25
Dampness—other forms remedied 281
Drains—connected to sewer 1
Drains—cleared and cleansed 380
Drains reconstructed 41
Drains—repaired 159
Drains—new soil and ventilating pipes provided 10
Dustbins provided 122
Firegrates—repaired or renewed 103
Floors—sub-floor ventilation provided 9
Floors—repaired or renewed 156
Food cupboards ventilated 4
Rainwater eaves, gutters, downpipes repaired 313
Refuse—accumulations removed 51
Roofs repaired 420
Sinks repaired or renewed 17