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HOUSING ACT, 1961.
One of the most important provisions of this legislation is the
power given to local authorities to deal with houses in multiple
occupation, and action was taken in this respect during the year.
HOUSE PURCHASE AND HOUSING ACT, 1959.
This Act deals with financial assistance towards the provision
of five basic housing improvements, namely, a bath or shower, a
wash-hand basin, a water closet, a hot water system, and a food
store.
There is also a Discretionary Grant Scheme for a wider range
of improvements and conversions.
Many inspections are necessary in connection with these provisions,
and during the year 1,746 visits to premises were made by
the Inspectorial staff.
RENT ACT 1957
No. of applications received for Certificates of Disrepair .. 15
No. of undertakings received from landlords 11
No. of Certificates of Disrepair issued 4
No. of applications for cancellation of Certificates of Disrepair
received from landlords 3
No. of objections to cancellations received from tenants 1
No. of Certificates of Disrepair cancelled 2
No. of Certificates as to Remedying of Defects which the
Landlord has Undertaken to Remedy :
Issued to tenants —
Issued to landlords 7
THE SLAUGHTERHOUSES ACT, 1958.
THE SLAUGHTERHOUSES (HYGIENE) REGULATIONS, 1958.
THE SLAUGHTER OF ANIMALS (PREVENTION OF
CRUELTY) REGULATIONS, 1958.
THE SLAUGHTERHOUSE REPORTS (APPOINTED DAY)
ORDER, 1959.
In proposing to accept the Council's Slaughterhouse Report,
the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food suggested 1st
January, 1963, as the Appointed Day by which the sole slaughterhouse
in the Borough shall comply with the requirements of the
Regulations, providing that in the event of no progress being made