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* Includes notices outstanding from previous year.
Of the 1,551 intimation notices served, 456 were in respect of
business premises and the remainder (1,095) related to defects in
private houses. Of the latter figure, 908 were complied with without
resort to statutory procedure.
It was found necessary to institute legal proceedings against
owners for non-compliance with eleven Abatement Notices served
under Section 93 of the Public Health Act, 1936. Orders were made
by the Justices in two cases—in one instance costs of £2 2s. Od.
being awarded. In three cases the summonses were withdrawn, the
work having been undertaken before the date of Hearing, and six
cases were adjourned sine die.
The following table shows the nature of work executed and
improvements effected during the year
Drains tested, 316 ; Drains reconstructed or repaired, 312 ;
Drains, obstructions removed, 128 ; Drains, means of access provided,
36 ; Drains, ventilation provided or improved, 27 ; Soil pipes
repaired or renewed, 73 ; Rain water pipes repaired or renewed,
112 ; Roofs repaired or renewed, 349 ; Gutterings repaired or
renewed, 220 ; W.C. pans and traps provided, 270 ; Gully traps
provided, 59 ; W.C's. repaired or cleansed, 240 ; W.C's. light and
ventilation improved, 38 ; Waste pipes repaired or renewed, 115 ;
New sinks provided, 57 ; Stoves and firegrates repaired or renewed,
166; Water supply reinstated, 9; Yard and forecourt pavings
repaired, 62 ; Dirty houses cleansed, 10 ; Dirty rooms cleansed, 193 ;
Floors repaired, 229 ; Ventilation under floors provided or improved,
58 ; Dampness remedied, 395 ; Offensive accumulations removed, 9 ;
Animals improperly kept, removed, 1 ; Manholes repaired or
re-sealed, 82 ; Miscellaneous repairs, 1,267.
Infectious Diseases.
Visits to premises, 564.