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NOTICES COMPLIED WITH.
Informal
(a) Verbal 374
(b) Written
Statutory.
(a) Housing Acts -
(b) Public Health Acts. 26
7. SHOPS.
There are 931 shops in the Borough and inspections are
made with regard to those provisions of the Shops Act. 1950
which are concerned with sanitary accommodation, washing
facilities;, heatings lighting and ventilation. Where plans
are submitted of new construction or alteration to shop
premises, due consideration is given to ensure that the
proposals comply with the provisions of the statute.
The Public Health Inspectors are also responsible for
the administration of the law relating to shop hours, including
early closing and Sunday trading,,
A total of 411 inspections were made during the year
and six Notices were served; three of these referred to
early closing and the other three to provision of sanitary
accommodation, lighting of W.C. compartments and provision
of hot water supply.
8. FACTORIES ACT. 1957.
The following are the particulars required to be
furnished to the Ministry of Labour and National Service
respecting matters dealt with by the Corporation under Parts
I and VIII of the Factories Act.