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E (7) b. Shops Acts 1912—1938.
Approximate number of shops in the Borough 479
Weekly half closing day Thursday
With regard to the statutory hours of closing, it was
necessary to issue warnings to shopkeepers upon non-compliance
with the statute. No Police Court proceedings were
instituted during the year.
Infringements of Section 10 of the Shops Act 1934 relating
to health and comfort of shop assistants were located in the
following cases, and the necessary improvement was subsequently
effected:
New W.C's provided 2
Cloakroom provided 1
New lighting systems 1
W.C. pans renewed 1
Seats for females provided 9
Suitable heating provided 2
In no instance was it necessary to take action under Sec. 46
of the Public Health Act 1936 in respect to sanitary accommodation
at offices, and in no case has it been found that insufficient
accommodation exists.
E(8). Legislation in Force.—Bye-laws.
Tents , Vans and Sheds 28th Feb., 1928.
Houses let in lodgings 27th Jan., 1930.
Slaughterhouses 29th Feb., 1932.
School attendance 17th Feb., 1932.
Libraries and Museum 15th June, 1934.
Nursing homes 20th July, 1934.
Pleasure grounds 4th Feb., 1936.
Employment of children 25th Mar., 1936.
Dogs fouling footpaths 22nd Feb., 1939.
Fish frying 9th May, 1939.
Offensive trades 9th May, 1939.
Building Bye-laws 10th Aug., 1939.
House Refuse 17th Oct., 1939.
Erith Cemetery 25th Oct., 1939.
Public Baths 26th Oct., 1939.
Prevention of nuisances 23rd Apl., 1940.
Good rule and government 1st Jan., 1941.
E(7)c. Offices.