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Game Licences.
The number of licences to sell game was further reduced this
year, there now being only four licensees.
Shops Act, 1950.
The small number of minor infringements of the Act noted during
the year mainly concerned the display of statutory notices and these
were dealt with informally, no formal action being necessary.
73 visits were made during the year.
Essex County Council Act, 1933.
Massage and Special Treatment Establishments.
The Public Health Inspectors were again requested by the Essex
County Council to visit and report to them on the condition of the
premises prior to licensing. All were satisfactory.
12 visits were paid.
Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act, 1952.
During the year a local branch of a multiple store was found to be
selling electric fires with inadequate guards. The manager immediately
withdrew them from sale and subsequently we were informed
that the fires were to be provided with a stronger guard before again
being offered for sale.
24 visits were made to various shops in the district in order to
ensure compliance with the Act and Regulations.
Swimming Bath Water.
Four samples of water were obtained from swimming baths in the
area, three of the pools are situated within school premises and the
fourth is in the grounds of a children's home. All the samples were
of a satisfactory standard and suitable for swimming purposes.
Open Spaces— Nuisances from travelling caravan dwellers (gypsy
type).
It became necessary to report to the Public Health Committee
that unfenced land reserved for an open space and owned by the
Council was being used at frequent intervals by dwellers in horsedrawn
caravans. Because the land is under the control of the
Highways and Open Spaces Committee the matter was referred to
them. Subsequently proper fencing and padlocked gates were
provided.
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