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house on the contrary was originally designed as a licensed
premises known as the Queens Arms, and was only converted
to its present use when the licence was referred
to the compensation authority in 1906 and closed on the
grounds of redundance. It is an old building with structural
drawbacks, but it was maintained in reasonably clean
condition by the late owner, Mr. Wm. Marsh, now deceased.
Mr. Marsh controlled the premises in his own manner and
exercised care in the choice of inmates, some of whom
resided there for years. Constant care is necessary to
keep this old house free from vermin, and the continual
user of the premises as a lodging house has been acquiesced
in only in the absence of powers to remove them from the
Register, and because they fill a very real need.
The new Public Health Act, 1936, which came into
force in October, 1937, contains provisions which will enable
the Corporation to deal with this particular lodging house,
but when such action is taken it may be necessary first
to consider what alternative accommodation can be provided
for the lodgers, as it is seldom that beds are vacant.
Twelve visits were made to the registered common
lodging houses during 1937, and the arrangements for
disinfection of bedding etc. when occasion arises, which
have been adopted for several years, have been continued.
OFFENSIVE TRADES
The undermentioned trades which are established in
the Borough are classed as "Offensive" within the meaning
of the Public Health Acts :—
Leather Tanning and Fellmongering.
Rag and Bone Yards.
Fish Frying.
The first mentioned trade may be the source of a
pronounced nuisance if the raw hides are not stored
properly whilst awaiting treatment, and if waste material,
consisting of trimmings, scrapings, etc, are not removed
frequently.