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Bees 6
Moths 2
Clover Mites 3
Silver Fish 1
Spider Beetles 2
Beetles 1
Woodworm 1
Cluster Flies 1
The number of verminous rooms which were dealt with was 20,
compared with 60 in 1958.
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 seven hundred and fifteen complaints were received
with reference to the following matters, viz.:—
Absence of, or defective condition of, dustbins 7
Accumulations of refuse and manure 56
Blocked or defective drains 326
Defective roofs 34
Defective W.Cs 16
Flooding 13
Foreign matter in food 4
Dirty milk bottle 1
Insanitary or defective condition of houses 116
Noise 8
Non-removal of refuse 15
Nuisances from dampness 29
Nuisances from the burning of refuse 28
Nuisances from the keeping of animals or poultry 4
Premises infested with insects 69
Premises infested with rats or mice 455
Smells from public sewers 5
Smells from sewage works 4
Smoke nuisances 10
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