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Part II—Applications for Cancellation of Certificates
(7) Application by landlords to Local Authority for
cancellation of certificates 8
(8) Objections by tenants to cancellation of certificates 1
(9) Decisions by Local Authority to cancel in spite of
tenants' objection nil
(10) Certificates cancelled by Local Authority 6
Housing Applications.
Visits by the Public Health Inspectors to applicants for housing
accommodation and the preparation of reports as to living conditions
were continued in 1959. The number of visits for this
purpose was 144, as against 28 in 1958.
The close liaison between the Public Health Department and
the Housing Department has been maintained in 1959, as in previous
years. On many occasions I have been asked by the Town Clerk
to advise as to degree of urgency on medical grounds applicable to
particular applications.
Food Hygiene.
During 1959, 1,485 visits were made by the Public Health
Inspectors to food premises in the Borough. These visits, in my
opinion, are invaluable in promoting and maintaining a high standard
of food hygiene. In this the third year since the Food Hygiene
Regulations came into force, it is true to say that much of the
spade-work towards improved conditions has already been done.
It is equally true to say, however, that routine visits are essential to
ensure the maintenance of these conditions.
In order to secure compliance with the Regulations, 62 Notices
were served and the following improvements were achieved:—
Regulation 8 (Food to be protected from risk of contamination).
Improvement in this connection was effected at 8 food premises.
Regulation 9 (Personal cleanliness).
In six instances, warnings were given regarding smoking whilst
handling food.
Regulation 14 (Sanitary Conveniences).
At four food premises, it was found necessary to improve the
sanitary conveniences in order to bring them into compliance with
this Regulation.
Regulation 16 (Washing facilities for food handlers).
In compliance with this Regulation, constant hot water was
provided to fittings at three food premises and a wash-hand basin
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