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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 ninety-seven complaints were
received with reference to the following matters, viz.: —
Absence of, or defective condition of, dustbins 8
Accumulations of refuse and manure 41
Blocked or defective drains 250
Defective roofs 41
Defective W.Cs 43
Flooding 30
Foreign matter in food 6
Insanitary or defective condition of houses162
Noise 8
Non-removal of refuse 4
Nuisances from dampness 40
Nuisances from the burning of refuse 17
Nuisances from the keeping of animals or poultry 9
Pollution of brook 3
Premises infested with insects 63
Premises infested with rats or mice 480
Smells from public sewers 1
Smoke nuisances 23
Unsatisfactory Housing Conditions, including Overcrowding
22
Unsound food 10
Verminous condition of houses 10
Wasps' nests 47
Bees 9
Foxes 2
Shops Act 1
Drinking Water 1
Other complaints 66
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