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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, premises have been found to be damaged by wood beetles and
their larvae (woodworm), and the inspectors have assisted in giving
advice and supervising the remedial work.
Sanitary Conveniences
There are 31 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 three hundred and fifty-three complaints were
received with reference to the following matters, viz.:—
Absence of, or defective condition of, dustbins 12
Accumulations of refuse and manure 28
Blocked or defective drains 249
Defective roofs 40
Defective W.Cs 23
Defective or dirty storage cisterns 3
Flooding 19
Foreign matter in food 6
Insanitary or defective condition of houses 143
Noise 5
Non-removal of refuse 5
Nuisances from dampness 60
Nuisances from the burning of refuse 19
Nuisances from the keeping of animals or poultry 6
Pollution of brook 1
Premises infested with insects 58
Premises infested with rats or mice 514
Smells from public sewers 3
Smoke nuisances 20
Unsatisfactory Housing Conditions, including Overcrowding
21
Unsound food 13
Verminous condition of houses 3
Wasps' nests 58
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