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Southall 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southall]
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MISCELLANEOUS
Noise Nuisance
Eight complaints of noise were received, seven of which concerned 4 factories, and in
each case abatement of the nuisance was obtained, but in the remaining case the complaint
was not confirmed.
Rodent Control
The following table gives details of work carried out in accordance with the policy of the Council, as outlined in previous reports.
| Reports | Confirmed | Non-Confirmed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152 | 321 | ||
| Business and Industrial | 19 | ||
| Domestic | 133 | ||
| Rats | 96 | ||
| Mice | 56 | ||
| Total number of visits in 1958: 1,553 | |||
Sewers 1st Treatment 2nd Treatment
Total number of manholes baited 69 50
Number of poison takes 17 11
There was a considerable improvement in the figures for rat infestation during 1958.
Pet Animals Act, 1951
Seven establishments were licensed during the year. The number of animals kept in
each case is small and conditions have remained satisfactory.
Administration of the Shops Acts
Because of the continued staff shortage and priority given to other duties, visits to shops
in connection with Shops Acts Regulations show a further decrease.
River Pollution
Negotiations concerning pollution of the River Crane by two industrial premises using
a joint discharge pipe was satisfactorily concluded by the provision of new effluent pipes
with suitable interception.
A new branch sewer was provided at the eastern end of the Borough, the effect of which
was that domestic waste and some surface water drainage from a Club and two business
premises were diverted into the main sewerage system with the consequent reduction of the
pollution of the River Brent.
A redevelopment at a factory from which oily waste had been percolating into and
polluting the River Brent included the installation of petrol and oil interceptors and stopped
pollution from that source.
Establishments for Massage and Special Treatment
Seven establishments were inspected for licence under this heading and all were found
satisfactory for the purpose which was intended. Details are as follows:—
Purpose No. of Licences
Chiropody only 3
Massage, Chiropody and Electrical Treatment 4
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