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roads in the Western Avenue and Yeading Lane areas. His co-operation with the local
police resulted, in most cases, in a satisfactory removal of the vehicles within a short
time. There is no doubt that without this degree of control, the caravans would remain
for long periods on sites which are quite unsuitable for camping, with consequent
creation of nuisance.
REFUSE COLLECTION
During the latter part of the year whilst the manual workers were on strike
arrangements were made by the Chief Officer, Works, for refuse to be collected on
certificate of the Chief Public Health Inspector. 120 such collections were made and
also 4 cesspools emptied. As a result of this action no health hazards arose.
RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACT, 1960
Persons who use radioactive material, unless specifically exempted, are required to
be registered by the Minister of Housing and Local Government, who notifies local
authorities. A visit is then made by the public health inspector to obtain detailed
information concerning safety precautions so that such information is available locally
in the event of an accident. Two new premises were registered during the year to bring
the total in the borough to 26.
INSPECTION OP FACTORIES AND OUTWORKERS' PREMISES - FACTORIES ACT, 1961
This Act and various regulations made under it places on local authorities the
responsibility for the enforcement of provisions relating to cleanliness, overcrowding,
temperature, ventilation, drainage of floors and sanitary conveniences in respect of
any factory where mechanical power is not used, and the provisions concerning sanitary
conveniences in powered factories. During the year, 124 premises were inspected and at
the end of the year there were 1,441 on the register. In no case was it found necessary
to institute proceedings to remedy the defects found.
The Council is also responsible for the inspection of the houses of outworkers, i.e.
persons employed by factories in their own homes. 121 visits of inspection were made
and conditions were found to be satisfactory.
Statistical information concerning the Factories Act is given in tables 2, 3 and 4.
COMMON LODGING HOUSES
There are no common lodging houses in the borough.
RAG FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT. 1951
At the end of the year, 11 premises in the borough were registered under this Act,
which is designed to secure the use of clean filling and lining materials in upholstered
articles, and other articles which are stuffed or lined.
Inspections were made on 8 occasions when conditions were found to be satisfactory
in all cases.
NOISE ABATEMENT ACT, 1960
Complaints of alleged noise nuisance received during the year totalled 151. The
complaints again referred to noise from industry, commerce, neighbours, road traffic,
road drills, and the practice sessions of “pop” groups.
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