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93
Change from retail to other use 10
Change from other use to retail 5
In addition to the number of shops in the borough subject
to the Act there are:
laundries 26
Dyers and Cleaners 33
Denture repairs 2
It was necessary to caution shopkeepers (52 occasions) for serving customers
after the 'closing hours'.
It was further necessary to caution numerous shopkeepers for falling to
display the prescribed notices after the closing hours on the 'early closing
day' and Sundays.
One shop manager was cautioned for falling to give the shop assistants
their half-holiday and for falling to keep the necessary records.
Heating of Shops
Attention was given to this matter and as a result of representations made
to managements a number of additional heating appliances were Installed.
Sunday Trading - Members of Jewish Faith
One application received during the year for registration to trade on
Sunday (Section 53) was granted. Total shops registered s 6.
PHARMACY AM) POISONS ACT
No. of persons in local authority's list entitled to
sell Poisons under Part II 1/8
Renewals 158
New Registrations 21 (Including 9 new
registrations due
to change of
occupier).
Cancelled 7
EXPLOSIVES ACT
No. of Registered Premises 143
Renewals 115
New Registrations 28 (including 13 new
registrations due
to change of
occupier).
Cancelled 16
HEATING APPLIANCES (FIREGUARDS) ACT. 1952
This Act and Regulations made thereunder came into operation on 1st
October, and prohibits the sale or letting for hire of certain heating
appliances without an approved fireguard.
Appliances manufactured in Great Britain before the 1st October were
exempted until 1st October, 1954.
During the period under review, premises stocking heating appliances
were visited and information and advice given with regard to the operation
of the Act.