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A somewhat serious nuisance occurred at a large
piggery at East Finchley owing to the absence of drainage,
accumulation of filth, etc., but, as the result of action taken
by the department, the keeping of pigs on the premises
was discontinued.
For some years strong complaints were received at
different periods with respect to nuisances arising from the
keeping of pigs on the allotments in Summers Lane. This
land has now been acquired by the Council for use as a
playing field, and the displaced allottees have been accommodated
on other land in the immediate vicinity. The
Council have, however, imposed a condition in regard to
the occupation of the new allotments to the cffect that no
pigs shall be kept thereon.
Sanitary Conveniences.
There are 25 sanitary conveniences attached to licensed
houses within the district. Three of these were demolished
during the year and replaced by new modern conveniences
These premises are inspected periodically.
There are three public conveniences in the district, two
of these provide accommodation for both sexes and one accommodation
for males only.
In two instances the Council (under agreement with the
owners) maintain conveniences attached to licensed houses,
as these conveniences are much used by the public.
Places of Public Entertainment.
In accordance with the request of the Minister of Health
contained in Circular 120, the cinemas, dance halls, and
other places of public entertainment have been inspected,
special attention being given to the condition and adequacy
of the sanitary accommodation. Defects discovered as a
result of these inspections were promptly remedied, and a
report upon the premises was submitted to the Middlesex
County Council which is the licensing authority for the district
of Finchley.
The number of premises dealt with was 25.
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