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Employers generally have co-operated very well and many contraventions have
already been remedied after service of informal notices.
Set out in Table 20 is a copy of the report for the 6 months ended 31st December,
1964.
Schools.
Inspections of the sanitary arrangements and canteens at schools within the jurisdiction
of the Divisional Executive were carried out by the Public Health Inspectors
during the year. The general standard of the canteens is good. It was not necessary
to close any schools on account of infectious disease amongst the children.
Complaints.
There were 985 complaints on general matters of health received during 1964.
Pet Animals Act, 1951.
No person is allowed to keep a pet shop except under the authority of a licence
granted in accordance with the provisions of this Act. There are 9 licences in force in
the Borough and 43 visits were made for the purpose of securing compliance with the
licensing conditions.
Animal Boarding Establishments Act, 1963.
This Act came into force on the 1st January, 1964 and provides for a system of
licensing and inspection by the Local Authority of any establishment at which a business
of providing accommodation for cats and dogs is carried on.
During the year 3 establishments were licensed by this Authority.
Petroleum Installations.
Regular inspections are made of all premises where petroleum or petroleum mixtures
are stored and in the year 429 visits were made to the 97 premises licensed.
Registration of Hawkers of Food and Their Premises.
A strict watch is kept on all street traders selling food. Both the person and the
storage premises have to be registered, and if conditions are unsatisfactory registration
can be refused. During 1964, 2 persons were registered and 49 visits were made by
Inspectors.
Establishments for Massage, Chiropody, Electrical and Special Treatment.
7 licences in respect of establishments were issued during the year 1964.
Hairdressing Establishments.
The Corporation have made Byelaws under the Middlesex County Council Act
for "the purpose of securing the cleanliness of any premises used for the purpose of
carrying on the business of a hairdresser or barber and of the instruments, towels,
equipment and materials, used in such premises." During the year 27 inspections
were made of these premises. It was not found necessary to take any action for
contraventions.
Common Lodging Houses.
There are no common lodging houses in the Borough.
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