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Chigwell 1965

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chigwell]

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Riding Centre for the Disabled, Grange Farm Sports Centre,
High Road, Chigwell:
Owners: The Pony Riding for the Disabled Trust.
Manager originally Mr. J. Crabtree now Mr. J.A. Davies.
10 ponies and horses.
Chigwell Riding School. Chase Lane. Chigwell;
Owners: Mr. and Mrs. J. Lucas, 26 Ann Way, Hainault, Ilford.
12 horses and ponies, plus 9 at livery,
Ibn Hoob Riding School, adjoining 135 Manor Road, Chigwell:
Owner: Mrs. D. Barnett, 23 Harewood Drive, Ilford.
11 horses and ponies, plus 20 at livery."
13. OFFICES. SHOPS AND RAILWAY PREMISES ACT. 1963.
Endeavour was made throughout the year to implement the
requirements of this Act in the 490 premises registered by the Council.
1,365 visits to premises have been made, requiring the service of 272
notices; of the latter 186 have now been complied.
Notification by employers of accidents occurring on the
premises is compulsory and 12 have been notified and investigated, none
of these were fatal.
The quarterly reports and the annual return required by the
Ministry of Labour have been forwarded.
14. PETROLEUM (CONSOLIDATION) ACT, 1928.
There are 43 installations in the District licensed for the
storage of petroleum spirit, having a capacity of 217,000 gallons.
Frequent inspections have been made to see that licensing conditions
are observed, in no instances has formal action been required.
15. ANIMAL BOARDING ESTABLISHMENTS ACT. 1963.
There is one licensed establishment in the District, catering
mainly for cats. Visits have shown that the premises are well maintained
and the animals well cared for,
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