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PUBLIC CLEANSING, REFUSE COLLECTION
AND DISPOSAL.
The Borough Engineer has kindly furnished the following
information :—
The refuse collection rounds had to be rearranged shortly
before the end of the year, so as to deal with the increasing number
of properties in the Borough, and during this reorganisation the
number of rounds was increased by 1 to 12.
The construction of the new chimney shaft and water seal
dustcatcher for Unit No. 2 of the Refuse Destructor was carried
out during the summer months and brought into trial operation.
Modification to Unit No. 1 will proceed during the coming summer.
RAG FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS
ACT, 1951.
This Act is designed to secure the use of clean filling materials
in upholstered articles and other articles which are stuffed or lined,
or for purposes connected therewith.
8 informal samples were taken during the year and all
conformed to the standard of cleanliness laid down in the
regulations.
REGISTRIES FOR FEMALE DOMESTIC SERVANTS.
Only two premises are registered in connection with the
existing legislation.
General observations are made with a view to ascertaining
whether premises displaying notices advertising for vacancies are
complying with the law.
During the year, 35 inspections were made, 8 contraventions
were found and remedied.
RETAIL MARKET.
Mr. G. R. Woods continues to control the market which has
shewn marked progress since January, 1956.
It is hoped that when the suggested improvements are finally
carried out, it will be to the financial advantage of the Borough.
It is noticeable that the public are attracted to the Market on
Thursdays and it is evident that many people are coming to it from
outside areas.