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Water supply is on the whole satisfactory.
Closet accommodation is generally adequate, but
defective apparatus is frequently complained of,
whilst in the outlying parts of the district are
some houses not yet connected with the general
sewerage system.
Refuse disposal:—a weekly collection is made.
II. Unhealthy Areas.
Information as to complaints received or representations
made mid action taken in regard to unhealthy
areas, under Part II. of the Housing Act of
1925.
Nil.
III. Bye-laws relating to houses, houses let in lodgings, tents,
vans, sheds, etc.
(1) As to working of existing Bye-laws:
For reasons given elsewhere it has been impracticable
to maintain the inspection of houses let in
lodgings, etc. Probably many houses are now
technically houses let in lodgings owing to the
abnormal housing conditions, but are not on the
register.
(2) As to need for new bye-laws and revision of existing
bye-laws:
Some difficulty has been experienced in dealing with
caravan dwellers under the existing bye-laws with
regard to the disposal of refuse, and closet accommodation,
and a revision of these bye-laws is
under consideration.
IV. General and Miscellaneous.
Other action taken in connection with overcrowding.
Insanitary property and housing NIL.
V. Appendices, Statistics for year ending 31st December, 1928.