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The number of visits made by the Public Health Inspectors
is nearly 50% more than last year and under some headings, notably
the inspection of food premises, factories and offices,
swimming pools and sampling of food, the increase is considerably
more than this.
As rontine inspections of this nature are the basis of sound
public health administration this increase is most welcome.
Complaints.
The number of complaints received varies little, either in
total or on specific matters, from last year:-
Choked and defective drains 277
Insanitary or dilapidated condition of houses or premises 94
Offensive accumulations or deposits 20
Defective dustbins 19
Vermin or insects 62
Gypsies 6
Rat and mouse infestations 278
Unsound food 27
Nuisances from animals 6
Overcrowding 5
Dust, smoke and noise nuisances 41
Other nuisances 45
Total 880
Notices Served.
Informal Notices served 216
Statutory Notices served:-
Public Health Act, 1936, Section 89 1
Public Health Act, 1936, Section 93 9
Public Health Act, 1961, Section 17 24
Housing Act, 1957, Section 170 19
Housing Act, 1957, Section 85(3) 1
Housing Act, 1961, Section 15(1) 22
Clean Air Act, 1956, Section 12 185
Factories Act, 1961, Section 7 1
After falling to 121 last year the number of informal
notices served rose to 216, reflecting the increase in routine
inspection of the District.
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