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SWIMMING BATHS AND POOLS.
The one Public Swimming Pool previously in use has
now been converted into factory premises, and the privately
owned Swimming Bath is not now used.
CAMPING SITES.
No licences were issued during the year.
SMOKE ABATEMENT.
No action was found necessary during the year.
ERADICATION OF BED BUGS.
Council Houses.—Four Council houses were disinfested
during the year. Strict supervision is exercised in regard to
possible infestations, and advice given where necessary. In
all cases where infestation is found, the necessary action is
taken by the Council.
Other Houses.—Twelve other houses were found to be
infested during the year. When cases of infestation are
brought to the Council's notice, the premises are inspected
and advice and assistance given to the occupiers.
Zaldecide insecticide is used in connection with disinfestation.
NURSING FACILITIES.
No change was made in the nursing facilities for the
District during the year.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
It was not found necessary to institute legal proceedings
to enforce the abatement of nuisances.
NURSING AND MATERNITY HOMES.
The County Council has delegated to the District Council
the powers relating to Nursing and Maternity Homes.
There are two registered Homes in this District, the
number of beds available being 8 for maternity cases and 5
for other cases.
ADOPTIVE ACTS AND BYE-LAWS.
No Acts or Bye-laws were adopted during the year.
RIVERS AND STREAMS.
All watercourses within the District receive careful
supervision.