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Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act, 1952 and Regulations, 1953.
During the year 20 visits were paid in this connection. Of the appliances
tested 2 were found to be not entirely satisfactory and were withdrawn
from sale following consultation with the manufacturers.
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.
One successful prosecution was taken under this Act during the year
concerning amplified chimes from an ice cream van.
Pet Animals Act, 1951.
33 visits were paid to the 8 pet shops in the district.
No formal action was taken during the year.
Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act, 1951.
One address in this district is registered pursuant to the provisions
of Section 2 of this Act.
2 samples were taken during the year and satisfactory reports were
received.
Riding Establishments Act, 1939.
Mr. R. L. Wylie, M.R.C.V.S., and Mr. R. H. M. Coulton,
M.R.C.V.S., are the officially appointed Veterinary Surgeons for the purposes
of this Act.
Quarterly reports are given on the 2 riding establishments in the
district.
Diseases of Animals (Waste Food) Order, 1957.
All the licences—including those formerly issued by the Ministry
of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food—are now issued by this Council. Routine
supervision is maintained over the processes and premises involved.
One application for a licence was refused during the year.
A total of 16 licences were in force at the end of the year.
Agriculture (Safety, Health and Welfare Provisions) Act, 1956.
20 visits were made to farms in connection with the provision, maintenance
and cleanliness of sanitary conveniences.
Animal Boarding Establishments Act, 1963.
This Act came into operation on 1st January, 1964, and made it an
offence for a person to keep a boarding establishment for animals except
under the authority of a licence granted for the purpose by the Council.
5 applications for licences were reecived—3 being granted and 2 refused.
22 visits were paid in this connection.