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The trade of fish-frying was declared an offensive trade
in the Borough by the Corporation during 1926. There are
still several fish-shops in the Borough where furnaces and
pans of old design are in use. In these cases objectionable
odours pour from the shops and pervade the immediate
neighbourhood.
In other premises modern ranges, constructed sp as to
effectually prevent the escape of any objectionable odours,
have been installed.
The adoption of Bye-laws dealing with Offensive
Trades was under consideration by the Council at the close
of the year.
Twelve visits were made to premises in connection with
offensive trades in addition to re-inspections after notices or
warnings.
Complaints.
One hundred and thirty-nine complaints were received
during the year as follows:—
Drains and Sanitary Arrangements 16
Overcrowding 7
Insanitary Condition of Premises 59
Absence of Ashbin 2
Water Supply 4
Accumulation of Manure and Non-collection of
House Refuse 10
Dampness 7
Keeping of Animals and Fowls 3
Smoke Nuisance from Chimneys 2
Defective Stoves 3
Defective Roofs and Gutters 7
Rag and Bone Yards 2
Odours from Trade Waste 7
Stagnant Water 1
Condition of Undeveloped Land 2
Miscellaneous 7
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The complaints were investigated promptly, and where
the Corporation possessed powers to intervene immediate
steps were taken to remove the cause of the complaint.
The number of complaints during 1925 was 176.