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Section 9—Work in Default
The owners of eleven houses failed to carry out works of repair
required by Statutory Notice and tenders were obtained from local
builders to carry out the works in default of the owners. In three
cases, however, the owners' contractors commenced work before
those of the Council. The former were allowed to continue.
Works of repair at No. 126 West Grove (reported in last year's
Report) were completed during the early part of the year, the occupiers
having provided themselves with temporary accommodation
while the works were being carried out.
Housing Act overcrowding
Only one case of overcrowding was brought to the notice of the
department during the year and reported to the Public Health Committee.
Notice was served on the occupier to abate the overcrowding.
No further action was taken as one of the occupants died.
Work in Default
Two dustbins were provided at one house after the failure of the
owner to comply with a Statutory Notice to supply them.
Other work executed by the local authority
Under the provisions of Sections 24 and 39 of the Public Health
Act, 1936, redrainage was carried out at two houses and a manhole
cover and frame fixed on a sewer serving 4 houses. Costs were recovered
from the owners in each case.
Wasps Nests
153 wasps nests were destroyed during the year.
MEAT INSPECTION
Inspections of the local wholesale meat depot have been made
during the year.
A considerable amount of meat for manufacturing purposes has
been prepared at the premises, and a reasonably high standard of
hygiene has been maintained.
The Public Health Committee agreed that one Public Health Inspector
should attend a refresher course in meat inspection held at
the College of Distributive Trades.
CLEAN AIR
The amount of time spent and work done on Clean Air by the
Public Health Inspectors increased considerably during the year.
In my report for 1959, I mentioned that as a result of objections,
confirmation of No. 1 Smoke Control Order was delayed. There were
four objectors and a Public Inquiry was held on the 26th May. There
was little substance in the objections.
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