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SUMMONSES.
It is satisfactory to record that no applications for summonses
were necessary during the year.
In three instances, however, the persons responsible failed
to comply with notices served upon them, and the work specified
in such notices was executed in default by the Council : the
expenses so incurred are recoverable by the Council from the
defaulters.
SMOKE ABATEMENT.
No. of observations made on chimney shafts 210
No. of chimney shafts on which observations were made 23
No. of nuisances observed 14
No. of verbal notifications of nuisance given to occupiers
(Public Health (Smoke Abatement) Act, 1926) 3
No. of written notifications sent to occupiers (Public
Health (Smoke Abatement) Act, 1926) 11
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It was not found necessary to take any Summary action to
enforce the abatement of nuisances, as recommendations made
regarding alteration to plant, stoking and fuel were adopted.
DISINFESTATION.
Clearance Area.
The 22 houses comprising the Child's Hill Clearance Area
were thoroughly sprayed with insecticide prior to demolition, in
order to ensure, as far as possible, that vermin and their eggs
were destroyed, so minimising the risk of infestation of any
premises in which materials obtained from the demolished houses
might be used.
Treatment of Verminous Houses.
The following houses have been successfully treated:—
Privately-own houses 106
Council houses 29