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Rodent Control.
During the year the Rodent Operative paid some 402 visits to deal
with infestations. 1,783 routine or re-visits were paid.
The premises visited comprised 342 dwellings and 60 business
premises or factories.
Attendance at meetings of No. 3 Essex Workable Area Committee is
normally made by the Chief Public Health Inspector so that a wider
picture of County progress and procedure is available.
Farm Work:
114 visits were made to farms by the Public Health Inspectors or
Rodent Operative.
6 infestations were found and cleared.
Establishments for Massage or Special Treatment.
The Essex County Council granted licences to 11 persons during the
year authorising them to carry on establishments for massage or
special treatment.
27 visits were made to these premises.
Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act 1952 and Regulations 1953.
During the year 4 visits were paid in this connection. 6 appliances
were tested (involving 12 tests) and all were found to be satisfactory.
Old Metal Dealers (Hornchurch) Order. 1956.
At the end of the year 15 persons had registered as Dealers in Old
Metal.
Noise Abatement Act, 1960.
3 notices were served during the year in this connection.
The Council was informed by the Ministry of Health that a Committee
had been set up to investigate the nature, source and effects of the
noise problem and to consider further measures of mitigation.
Pet Animals Act. 1951.
Fifty-two visits were paid to the eleven Pet Shops in the District.
4 notices were served during the year relevant to the display of the
name and address of person having key of shop, the repair of broken
windows, re-decoration, provision of thermometers, provision of
dustbins, removal of refuse, cleansing and tidying of yard, improvemepts
to cutting table.