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SHOPS ACT, 1950
Inspection of shops in the Borough has been carried out and complaints and
contraventions dealt with.
Particulars in regard to shops on the Register are as follows:—
Number on Register at beginning of 1961 947
Number closed 20
New shops 4
Number on Register at end of 1961 931
Changes of Occupancy 20
The number of persons observing the Jewish Sabbath and registered in accordance
with the provisions of Section 53 of the Act was thirteen.
CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT, 1961
HEATING APPLIANCES (FIREGUARDS) REGULATIONS, 1953
The Consumer Protection Act, 1961, which came into operation on 19th August,
1961, repealed the Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act, 1952. The Regulations of
1953, however, remain in force and inspections were made of new fires on sale at
premises within the Borough. There were no contraventions of the requirements of
the Regulations.
RAG FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT, 1951
Two traders whose premises come within the definition of the Act are registered.
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
The number of persons licensed at the end of the year was 6. All premises have
been inspected.
LAND CHARGES ACT, 1925
Outstanding Notices
One thousand, seven hundred and fifty memoranda were received during the
year from the Town Clerk enquiring whether or not there were any outstanding notices
with respect to certain properties in the district. The necessary searches were made
and the required information furnished.
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