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Nuisances in connection with the removal of
offensive or noxious matter.
Depositing of Rubbish, etc. (Sec. 249, Local
Government Act. , 1933. )
Establishments for Massage and Special Treatment.
(Essex C.C. Act, 1933, Part IV. ) Inspections
of licensed establishments are carried out
quarterly. During 1960, three new applications
and 26 applications for renewal of licences were
received. The Council granted the licences in
respect of these establishments. The licences
expire on 31st March of each year.
Hairdressers' and Barbers' Premises. (Essex
C.C. Act 1933, Part VI). During 1960, 65 visits
of inspection were made by the Public Health
Inspectors to these premises.
Camping Grounds and Moveable Dwellings. (Essex
C.C. Act 1933, Part IX).
Prevention of Fouling of Public Footway by Dogs.
Two instances were reported during the year and
legal proceedings were taken. Fines of £1.0. Od.
plus 10. Od. costs and £2. 0. Od. plus £2. 2. Od.
costs respectively were imposed on the defendants.
The Council decided to increase publicity
in this matter by arranging for at least one lamp
standard in every road in the borough to carry a
notice relating to the byelaw and for the display
of posters on official notice boards.
(v) There are three local Acts in operation - (l) The
Ilford Improvement Act, 1898, which has important sanitary
provisions: (2) The Ilford Urban District Council Act, 1904,
the Section which deals with the control of tuberculosis is
repealed, the powers of the Corporation now being contained
in the Food and Drugs Act, 1955, and (3) The Ilford Corporation
Act, 1937.
(vi) ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL ACT, 1952. This Act
came into operation in 1953. Reference is made in this Reportin
appropriate sections as to action taken under the Act.