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BAKEHOUSES.
Special cleansings, 62; W.C's cleansed and doors repaired, 22;
W.C.cisterns repaired, 5; Roofs repaired, 6; Premises,
general repairs, 7; Obstructions from drains removed, 1;
New ceilings fixed, 5; Floors repaired, 3; Drains repaired,2.
FISHMONGERS.
Special cleansings, 22; Yards re-paved, 3; Accumulations
removed, 3; Roofs repaired, 11; Drains cleared, 7; Gutters
renewed, 7; Other improvements, 3.
COFFEE AND EATING HOUSES.
Special cleansings, 30; Yard pavings repaired, 2; W.C. cisterns
repaired, 3; Drains repaired, 1; W.C.pan and trap renewed, l
ICE CREAM VENDORS.
Special cleansings, 14; Special cleansing of utensils, 10;
w. c.flush improved, 3.
COWSHEDS AND MILKSHOPS.
Special cleansings, 13; Fittings and other improvements, 2;
Roofs repaired, 18; w.c's repaired, 3; Drains reconstructed,1,
STABLES PREMISES.
Cleansings, 55; Accumulations removed, 17; Roofs repaired,8;
Pavings repaired, 1; W.C's repaired, 1.
LAUNDRIES,
Special cleansings, 3; Other improvements, 1.
RAG AND BONE DEALERS .
Cleansings, 10; Paving repaired, 1.
PIGGERIES.
Cleansings, 4; Paving relaid, 1; Redrained, 1.
(iv). SHOPS AND OFFICES.- 64 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.- 4 complaints of nuisances caused by smoke
were investigated, and were found justified. 11 observations
wore carried cut and the cause of complaints were remedied.
Unsuitable coal and/or bad stoking were the causes of smoke
emission, and consultations with those responsible brought about
the cessation of the nuisance.
(vii) SWIMMING BATHS AND POOLS.- 8 samples wore taken from four
baths and all were satisfactory,
(viii).ERADICATION OF BED BUGS.- As for 1938.
D.- HOUSING.
(a) Statistics.
The particulars of new houses erected during 1940 are given in
the form used in previous years.
The following are the figures supplied by the Engineer and
Surveyor:-
Number of new houses erected during the year:-
(1) By Local Authority Nil
By other authorities Nil
By other bodies or persons 29 houses
2 flats
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