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Game Licenses
Six licences to sell game were issued during the year.
Shops Act, 1950
Although 85 visits were made during the year, no infringements of
importance were observed. As in previous years shopkeepers had to be
reminded that certain notices must be exhibited in accordance with the
Act. No difficulties were experienced concerning hours of closing.
Essex County Council Act, 1933
Massage and Special Treatment Establishments
In accordance with Section 65 of the Act inspections were made to
premises which had been licensed by the Essex County Council. 13 such
inspections were made by the Borough's public health inspectors and
no objections were made to the renewal of the licences.
Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act, 1952
The above Act was repealed by the Consumer Protection Act, 1961,
which came into effect in August, 1961. Under it, regulations may be
made by the Secretary of State as respects "any prescribed class of
goods whether as to composition or content, design, construction, finish
or packing of or relating to, goods of that class or component part
thereof, as are in his opinion expedient to prevent or reduce risk of
death of personal injury and any such requirements for securing that
goods of that class or any component part thereof are in the prescribed
manner marked with or accompanied by any prescribed warning or
instructions, or any prescribed form of warning or instructions, which
in the opinion of the Secretary of State is or are expedient as aforesaid''.
Existing Regulations made under the 1952 Act or 1960 Act (Oil
Burners (Standards)) shall apply as if they had been made under section
1 of the new Act and any references in the Regulations to either of the
above mentioned Acts are to be accepted as references to the Act of 1961.
No further regulations had been made by the end of 1961.
24 visits were made to shops to ensure that the requirements of the
Regulations were being complied with. No prosecutions were necessary.
Swimming Bath Water
5 samples of water from school swimming baths were taken and
reported upon by the bacteriologist as suitable for swimming purposes.
One sample was from the new type of prefabricated swimming pool
now being erected at schools. These pools are constructed above ground
level and are provided with filtration and sterilisation plant.
Advice was given on aspects of design, layout, etc., in connection
with another bath to be erected at a school.
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