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In a number of cases where the Valuation Officer has made a
survey arising from an application for a loan under the Housing Act,
1949, this trouble has been found and the inspectors have assisted
in giving advice and supervising the remedial work.
Sanitary Conveniences
There are 24 conveniences attached to public houses within the
Borough. These premises are inspected periodically.
There are 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 live hundred and eighty complaints were received
with reference to the following matters, viz:—
Absence of, or defective condition of, dustbins 15
Accumulations of refuse and manure 25
Blocked or defective drains 247
Defective roofs 92
Defective W.Cs. 42
Dirty milk bottles 4
Flooding 12
Foreign matter in food 5
Insanitary or defective condition of houses 204
Noise 16
Non-removal of refuse 5
Nuisances from dampness 71
Nuisances from the burning of refuse 9
Nuisances from the keeping of animals or poultry 11
Premises infested with insects 72
Premises infested with rats or mice 475
Smells from Public Sewers 14
Smoke nuisances 27
Unsatisfactory Housing Conditions, including Overcrowding
28
Unsound food 20
Verminous condition of houses 1
Wasps' nests 93
Other complaints 92
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