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Complaints.
The number of complaints received was appreciablyless
than last year, reductions were particularly notice
able in the figures for stopped drains, defective dustbins,
rats and mice and overcrowding The only figure which
showed a significant increase was that for housing defects.
If and when the Rent Act. 1957. achieves its declared ob
ject of preventing the deterioration of houses, and ensuring
that they are kept in good repair one might expect this
figure to become gradually smaller.
Summary of Complaints.
Choked and defective drains 265
Insanitary or dilapidated conditions of houses
or premises 149
Offensive accumulations or deposits 27
Defective dustbins 132
Vermin or insects 48
Gypsies 5
Rat and mouse infestations 225
Dnsound food 29
Nuisances from animals 7
Overcrowding 7
Dust, smoke and noise nuisances 37
Other nuisances 52
Total 983
Notices Served.
Informal Notices served 458
Statutory Notices served:
Public Health Act. 1936, Section 39 17
-do- Section 45 6
-do- Section 75 10
-do- Section 93 64
-do- Section 103 1
Clean Air Act, 1956. Section 12 3
Legal Proceedings.
food and Drugs Act 1955,
(i) Proceedings were taken against a baker for
19