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Game Licences
Twenty-three applications were received under Section 27 of
the Local Government Act, 1894, from tradesmen in the Borough
for licences to deal in game. A licence was granted in each instance.
Shops Act 1950
Inspection of shops in the Borough has been carried out
and complaints and contraventions dealt with.
Particulars in regard to the shops on the Register are as
follows:
Number on Register at beginning of 1951 885
Number closed 25
New shops 13
Number on Register at end of 1951 873
Changes of occupancy 25
Legal Proceedings
Legal proceedings were taken in the following instances:
(1) Eight street traders were summoned for 16 offences including
5 cases of failure to register as hawkers under Section 11 of
the Middlesex County Council Act, 1950 and 11 instances of
failure to exhibit names and addresses as required by the
byelaws made under Section 15 of the Food and Drugs Act,
1938. Fines amounting to £14-10-0 and costs totalling 10/were
imposed.
(2) A summons was taken out against a firm for the sale of vinegar
in a dirty bottle. A fine of £2-0-0 was imposed and £3-3-0 costs
were awarded.
(3) Proceedings were taken against the owner of premises for
failure to comply with a Statutory Notice served under the
Public Health Act, 1936, requiring the repair of a drain. A fine
of £5-0-0, £2-2-0 costs and a daily penalty of £2-0-0 were
imposed.
Swimming Pools
In co-operation with the Borough Engineer and Surveyor samples
of the water were taken at intervals throughout the summer
months.
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