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Sanitary Conveniences
There are 24 conveniences attached to public houses within
the Borough. These premises are inspected periodically.
There are now 14 public conveniences in the Borough,
including those in recreation grounds. Thirteen of these
conveniences provide accommodation for both sexes and one
for males only.
Complaints
One thousand five hundred and one complaints were
received with reference to the following matters, viz.:
Absence of, or defective condition of, dustbins 10
Accumulations of refuse and manure 37
Blocked or defective drains 165
Defective roofs 63
Defective W.Cs. 31
Dirty milk bottles 2
Flooding 8
Foreign matter in food 4
Insanitary or defective condition of houses 233
Noise 3
Non-removal of refuse 7
Nuisances from dampness 54
Nuisances from pig bins 5
Nuisances from the burning of refuse 5
Nuisances from the keeping of animals or poultry 9
Pollution of sewers 1
Premises infested with insects 95
Premises infested with rats or mice (15 months) 518
Shops Act. 3
Smells from Public Sewers 8
Smoke nuisances 13
Unsatisfactory Housing Conditions, including
Overcrowding 64
Unsound food 26
Verminous condition of houses 11
Wasps' nests 33
Water supply 20
Other complaints 73
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