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5. PUBLIC CLEANSING
The Borough Engineer and Surveyor is responsible for the collection
and delivery of refuse to a central loading point whence fit is hauled in
large vehicles to tips operated by contractors employed by the Greater
London Council, who are responsible for the disposal of refuse. The
total amount of refuse passing over the weighbridge during the year ended
31st December 1972 was 46,725 tons.
6. SHOPS ACT. 1950
The provisions relating to closing hours, half-holidays, hours of
employment of young persons and Sunday trading are administered by the
department.
7. OFFICES. SHOPS AND RAILWAY PREMISES ACT. 1963
During the year 442 registered premises received one or more general
inspections including inspection of all the 118 newly registered premises.,
The total number of registered premises at the end of the year was 1778.
All premises known to the department have received a thorough general
inspection. The total number of inspections carried out during the year
was 1711.
There is close co-operation with the Borough Planning Officer which
enables the department to see all plans submitted in respect of new construction
or alteration to premises to which the provisions of the Act
apply,, It is thus possible to approach the persons responsible at an
early stage in the development and ensure that, when completed, the
premises will comply with the requirements of the Act. This service not
only simplifies administration but is appreciated by the managements concerned.
Generally speaking, occupiers of premises to which the Act applies
are aware of their responsibilities under this legislation and where
contraventions were observed, little difficulty is experienced in
enforcement. However, one prosecution was taken during the year and fines
totalling £200, plus £50 costs were imposed as follows:-
Section 4 Cleanliness £45
" 7 Ventilation £20
" 8 Lighting £45
" 9 Sanitary Conveniences £45
" 10 Washing Facilities £45