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In May, 1936, the Council passed the following resolution:—
Resolved that persons to whom permission has been granted
for the use of swing-arms over the public footpath be informed
that in cases where a draw-in is available the Council consider the
same should be used, and that in such cases the Council desire that
the use of the swing arm over the footpath should cease.
Pharmacy and Poisons Act.
Under the Pharmacy and Poisons Act, 1933, the Councils of
Municipal Boroughs ceased to perform any functions in regard
to the control of poisons after 1st May, 1936.
Game Dealers.
Four renewal certificates were issued during the year, and two
new ones granted.
Shops Act, 1934.
Six hundred and sixty-four visits were made in connection with
the above-named Act. One certificate was granted exempting a
shop from Sub-section 2 of Section 10 of the Act, regarding the
provision of suitable and sufficient sanitary conveniences.
One statutory and ten informal notices were served on owners
of shops, requiring them to provide and maintain suitable and
sufficient means of heating in accordance with Section 10 (1) (b)
of the Act.
Smoke Abatement.
Observations have been made on chimney shafts in the Borough
throughout the year, and thirteen "time" observations were
made in cases where infringements of the Bye-laws were suspected
or alleged. Eleven cautionary letters were sent and seven verbal
cautions given during the year.
Schools.
Fifty-four routine inspections of the sanitary accommodation
and water supply of schools were made.