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The four establishments in use in 1962 had a total of 52 animals. One pony
was found to be unfit for work due to saddle sores which had developed as a
result of the leatherwork of a saddle having become worn. The pony had already
been withdrawn from use and was put out to grass until it recovered. All of the
other animals were found to be in good condition.
As a result of representation made to the owner of one establishment, the
stabling was improved.
The unsatisfactory stabling at Ebenezer Mews, N.W.2. which had been giving
the Veterinary Officer some concern, was demolished during the year in connection
with the redevelopment of the Hermitage Lane Housing Area and the animals
transferred to temporary stabling until the building of the new stables is
completed.
AGRICULTURE (SAFETY, HEALTH & WELFARE PROVISIONS) ACT,1956
Inspections were made during the year of the thirteen farms and other
agricultural or horticultural premises in the Borough to ensure that the
requirements of the Act relating to the provision and maintenance of suitable
sanitary conveniences for the use of the workers, were being complied with.
At five premises works of cleansing, redecoration or repair were found
to be necessary. The appropriate notices were served and the works executed.
At the other eight premises conditions were found to be satisfactory.
One farm closed during the year.
NOISE NUISANCES
Complaints were received regarding 21 noise nuisances during the year.
These related to Industrial or Commercial Premises.
Noise from vehicles arriving during the night and from the work of
repairing vehicles in open workshops.
Observations showed that there was noise from panel beating in an open
workshop, from an air compressor and electrically driven hand tools also in an
open workshop, and from the arrival and garaging of taxis arriving between the
hours of 1.0 am. and 3.0 am.
To abate the nuisances the proprietors had a new workshop built to
enclose the compressor and electrically driven tools, the panel beating shop
converted to closed workshop with insulated walls and roof, a second entrance
to the premises formed to avoid undue manouvring of vehicles inside the
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