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sulphuric acid plant were investigated and were the subject of
a report to the Committee. The matter was referred to the Inspector
under the Alkali, etc. Works Act.
Mosquito Nuisance.
In the early summer complaints were received relative
to this nuisance, which had assumed considerable
proportions during the previous summer. An examination of the
many breeding places was made and revealed serious infestation.
Spraying with a suitable larvicide was immediately carried out and
systematically repeated throughout the summer with good results.
The sealing of certain surface ventilators on the Northern outfall
sewer was completed in the early summer.
Special Classes of Premises and Occupations subject
to Control of the Local Authority.
During the year the Authority had under consideration the
adoption of Bylaws relating to Nuisances and Offensive Trades.
The number of trades existent in the Borough are as follows:—
Gut Scraper 1
Bone Boiler and Fat Extractor 1
Rag and/or Bone Dealer 13
The conditions of certain of these premises and of certain of
the 49 fried fish shops in the Borough were found appallingly bad,
and improvements are being required.
Registration of 65 Houses-let-in-lodgings was effected during
the year.
The Caravan encampment at Wall End
was the subject of a number of special reports to
the Council, and a policy of treatment has been formulated.
A survey in August, 1935, indicated that there
were 122 vans and 21 sheds occupied in 32 enclosures.
There were 29 unoccupied vans on the site. Of the total 172 vans
and sheds, 106 had been on the site for two years or more. The
population of the encampment was 492. In consequence of service
of notices, 10 caravans removed from land on which they were
situate in contravention of the Byelaws. Three occupiers were
each fined £2 for contravening the Byelaws.