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generally to good type of tenants. There is no problem in so far as the
coloured population is concerned.
Rent Act, 1957.
This Act which for some years was considered to be a dead letter in
this Borough, was, near the end of the year suddenly brought into use
again and in September one application was received and in December two.
In each case an undertaking was given by the owner and in the first
case the work required was executed and a certificate as to remedying the
defects issued to the owner.
One other Certificate of Disrepair that existed for several years was
determined.
Overcrowding.
It was not necessary to report any case of overcrowding during the
year.
Removal Expenses.
On only one occasion was it necessary to refund to the tenant the
cost of removal from a house, which was the subject of a Closing Order,
to a council property.
Factories Act, 1937.
There is nothing to report concerning local factories other than that
contained in the tabulated details set out later. This is understandable,
bearing in mind that the Borough is chiefly a residential one and the
factories largely modern.
Public Health Act, 1936 and 1961.
Section 24, 1936 Act.
Seven manhole frames and covers had to be replaced because of the
broken condition of the existing covers. Contrary to previous years the
Committee decided to recover the cost of providing the frames and covers
and fixing them in position. Work was carried out by the manual staff
of the Public Health Department.
Tenders were called for and received in connection with the works of
drainage re-construction involving 13 houses. The works in these cases
were executed by private contractors and the cost recovered from the
owners.
Public Health Act 1961.
Section 74 - Pigeons Nuisance.
It was necessary during the year to continue from the previous year
the destruction of pigeons. The collection of birds at the Broadway was
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