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Riding Establishments Act, 1939
Two inspections were made by a local veterinary surgeon who
reported satisfactory conditions at the two riding establishments.
Rag, Flock and Other Filling Materials Act, 1951
There are still no premises registered under the above Act.
Petroleum (Consolidation) Act, 1928
Sixty-seven licences to store petroleum and petroleum mixtures were
issued. One section of a two compartment tank was found to be leaking
and had to be sealed. To compensate for the loss of capacity, the
proprietor installed a new tank with increased capacity of 1,500 gallons.
The defective tank was not one of some considerable age. One garage
not previously selling petrol, installed a tank to hold 3,000 gallons.
An application to store 600 gallons was received in the case where
a new factory was being erected. The storage accommodation was not
provided during the year.
A builders' merchant was granted a licence to store 60 gallons of
mixture.
Sixteen tests were made on tanks over 20 years old. None was
found to be defective.
Game Licences
Six licences to sell game were issued during the year.
Shops Act, 1950
In the light of changing conditions, one firm (a small multiple with
two local shops) decided to close all day on Monday and keep open
all day on Thursday. The late day is now on Friday and time of closing
8 p.m. This arrangement is possible because this Council has not
made an order regarding half-day closing.
Because it was noticed that motor showrooms were keeping open on
the recognised early closing day, the firms were informed that an infringement
of the Act had been made.
Evidence was produced to the Council that it was the wish of motor
traders generally that their business should be excepted from the
requirement of Section 1 of the Act.
It was resolved at the Public Health Committee that the Council,
pursuant to the powers conferred upon it by Section 1 (4) of this Act,
hereby makes an order such order to be cited as the Wanstead and
Woodford (Motor Traders) Half Holiday Exception Order.
Infringement—Sunday trading. One motor trader was warned in
a lettter that action might be taken against him if he continued to open
his showroom on Sundays. Two Public Health Inspectors visited the
showroom on a Sunday morning and were shown various cars and were
offered a trial run in one of the cars on show by the attendant. This
matter was not dealt with until the middle of September, consequently, no
further information is available as to future developments.
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