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Places of Public Entertainment
In Circular 120 issued on the 25th August, 1920, the Minister of
Health suggested that the Sanitary Authority should arrange for all
theatres, music halls, and other places of public entertainment to be
visited periodically with regard to their sanitary condition. The Secretary
of State also suggested that when considering an application for the grant
or renewal of a licence of any theatre or other place of public entertainment,
the licensing authority should require a certificate from the Sanitary
Inspector that the condition of the building is satisfactory in sanitary
and other respects.
There are 75 premises in the district licensed for public entertainment.
These include the Coliseum Theatre, 10 cinemas, 14 public houses, 13
church halls, 3 local authority assembly halls, 21 schools and 12 private
dance and other assembly halls, clubs, etc.
Reports on the state of these premises are forwarded each year to
the Clerk of the Countv Council.
Licensed Premises
There are 56 licensed premises in the district. Although at most
of them the state and adequacy of the sanitary conveniences are quite
satisfactory, at some there is room for improvement. With the easing
of the difficulties arising out of the shortage of labour and materials
most of these shortcomings are being overcome. A report is sent to the
Clerk of the Justices each year about the state of these premises.
Keeping of Pet Animals
The Pet Animals Act, 1951, made it necessary for a person keeping
a shop for the sale of pet animals to be licensed with the local authority.
Before granting the licence the local authority must be satisfied that the
animals will be kept in accommodation that is suitable as respects size,
temperature, lighting, ventilation and cleanliness; that the animals will
be adequately supplied with food and drink; that they will not be sold
at too early an age; that all reasonable precautions will be taken to
Prevent the spread among the animals of infectious disease, and that
appropriate steps will be taken in the case of fire or other emergency.
The number of licensed pet shops in the district is 15. These
premises were inspected during the year, matters found requiring attention
being dealt with.
Rag Flock
Under the Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act, 1951, it is
necessary for any premises using filling materials to which the Act applies
to be registered with the local authority. There are four premises in
the district registered under this Act. The persons concerned use materials
carrying the Certificate of the British Standards Institution. Inspections
were made during the year and the records which the occupier must keep
were inspected. In no case was any dirty filling material found.
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