View report page

14
Fishmongers.
Special cleansings, 47; Yards re-paved, 5; Accumulations
removed, 4; Roofs repaired, 5; Drains cleared, 5; Gutters
renewed, 5; Other improvements, 14; Defective bins, 1.
Coffee and eating houses.
Special cleansings, 33; Yard pavings repaired, 4; W.C.
cisterns repaired, 3; Drains repaired, 2; Defective dustbins,
3.
Ice Cream Vendors.
Special cleansings, 13; Special cleansing of utensils, 6; Yard
pavings repaired, 4; W.C. flush improved, 3; Other improvements,
1.
Cowsheds and Milkshops.
Special cleansings, 17; Pavings re-laid, 2; Fittings and other
improvements, 3; Roofs repaired, 3; W.C's repaired, 1.
Stable Premises.
Cleansings, 62; Accumulations removed, 22; Roofs repaired,
5; Pavings repaired, 3; W.C's repaired, 8; Manure receptacles
provided, 2.
Laundries.
Special cleansings, 14; Paving repaired, 2; Accumulations
removed, 2; Other improvements, 2.
Rag and Bone Dealers.
Cleansings, 14; Paving repaired, 2; Accumulations removed,
2; Other improvements, 21.
Piggeries.
Cleansings, 11.
(iv) Shops and Offices.—107 inspections have been made in
reference to infringements under the Shops Act, as reported by the
Shops Act Inspector, and the necessary action taken for the abatement
of such infringements.
(v) Camping Sites.— There are no sites in the area used as
camping sites. There are, however, several van dwellers in the
Higham Hill area, and the Council have authorised these to be dealt
with under the Essex County Council Act.
(vi) Smoke Abatement.—18 complaints of nuisances caused
by smoke were investigated—only 11 of which were justifiable—and
remedial measures adopted.
Unsuitable coal and/or bad stoking were the causes of smoke
emission, and consultations with those responsible brought about the
cessation of the nuisance.