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(2) A children's paddling pool of some 60,000 gallons
capacity is situated within the Belvedere recreation ground.
This pool is regularly emptied and cleansed, and during the
summer months is methodically dosed with chloros.
D (5)g Camping Sites
There are no summer camping sites within the Borough.
There are, however, 4 sites which have been occupied by vans
for a number of years.
Two licences under Section 269 Public Health Act, 1936
were granted.
For using land without a licence an owner was fined 40/..
For keeping a moveable dwelling on land without a
licence, the occupier was fined 20/-. The shed in question
was subsequently demolished.
D (5)h Hop pickers
There are no hop fields within the district.
D (5)i Rag Flock and other Filling Materials Act, 1951
This Act came into operation on 1st November and
provides that:—
(a) Rag flock manufacturing premises shall be licenced
annually by the Local Authority.
(b) Premises where filling materials are used shall be
registered by the Local Authority.
Whilst there are no manufacturing premises in the Borough,
there are, however, 2 premises where filling materials are
utilised, and these have accordingly been registered. These
premises are satisfactory.
D (5)j Eradication of Bed Bugs
During the year dwelling houses found to be infested with
vermin and subsequently disinfested were as follows:—
Privately owned houses 12
Corporation houses 3
Disinfestation of both privately owned and Corporation
houses is carried out by an operative under the supervision of
Sanitary Inspectors, presence of the vermin being revealed
either on complaint or when inspections are being carried out.
With a view to keeping good control, occupiers are encouraged
to report infestation, when every assistance is given to cope
with the menace. For an appropriate charge, the operative