View report page

Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949.
During 1958, 404 complaints of rats and mice were received
and dealt with, as against 414 in 1957.
In March 1958, a baiting and poisoning treatment was carried
out by the Borough Engineer's Department in the Council's soil
sewers. 304 manholes were baited. In 131 of these, complete or
part takes of bait were noted.
In October, 1958, test baiting was carried out by the Borough
Engineer's Department to 275 manholes, representing approximately
15 per cent. of the total manholes on the Council's soil sewers.
On the results obtained from this test, a baiting and poisoning
treatment followed, during which 304 manholes were baited. Of
these, 145 showed complete or part takes of bait.
All work done in the sewers was carried out in accordance
with the recommendations of the Ministry of Agriculture and
Fisheries (Infestation Control Division). An officer of the Ministry
visited the Borough on both occasions and was given facilities for
inspecting the work while in progress. He expressed himself
entirely satisfied with the way in which the work was carried out.
Public Conveniences.
17 public conveniences are available in the Borough, situated
as follows :
Broomfield Park (3).
Amos Park.
Bramley Sports Ground.
Oakwood Park.
Tottenhall Sports Ground.
North Circular Road, Palmers Green.
Triangle, Palmers Green.
Fords Grove, Winchmore Hill.
" Cherry Tree " Hotel, N.14.
" Crown," Chase Side, N.14.
" White Hart," Chase Road, N.14.
" King's Head," Wades Hill, N.21.
" Orange Tree," Highfield Road, N.21.
" Fox " Hotel, Green Lanes, N.13.
Grovelands Park.
Conveniences provided by London Transport Executive at
Southgate and Oakwood Underground Stations are also available
to the public.
27