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ASH RECEPTACLES AND REFUSE COLLECTION.
An arrangement has existed for many years whereby
the dust collectors make records of all premises which have
defective or insufficient ashbins. Particulars of the premises
are then handed on by the Borough Surveyor, and necessary
action is taken to require suitable receptacles to be provided.
This arrangement works very satisfactorily, and in
conjunction with ordinary routine inspections, it ensures the
maintenance of a high standard of ashbin accommodation.
In order to assist the Borough Surveyor in the reorganisation
of the collection of refuse, the use of a standard size
ashbin is recommended when notices are served. The
suggested size is 30 inches by 18 inches.
INCREASE OF RENT AND MORTGAGE INTEREST
ACTS.
Four applications only were received during the year
from tenants for certificates under Section 2, Sub-section 2,
of the above Act, compared with 5 during 1931.
The premises were subjected to a careful inspection, and
a specification of any necessary repairs was prepared in each
case and forwarded to the owner, together with a suitable
covering letter. This informal action had the desired effect,
and it was unnecessary to issue any formal certificates to
any of the applicants.
Whether it is because the public are unaware of the
provisions of these Acts or not it is difficult to say, but the
number of applications for certificates is very small, having
regard to the large number of houses subject to the Acts.
INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD
SUPPLY.
(a) Milk Supply.
During 1932 five names were removed from the
Register of Dairymen for the following causes :—
Business discontinued 3
Change of ownership 2