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Schools
The sanitary conditions and the water supply to the Schools in the
area were found to be generally satisfactory.
Hairdressers' and Barbers' Premises
There are seventy-seven establishments in the Borough. The premises
generally were found to conform to the requirements of the Hairdressers and
Barbers Byelaws, 1947.
Merchandise Marks Act
One hundred and twenty-six visits were made to food premises under
this Act. The infringements discovered were principally in connection with
the marking of imported apples, tomatoes and dead poultry.
Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act, 1951
The intention of the Act is to secure the use of clean filling material
in upholstered articles, and other articles which are stuffed or lined.
The Act provides for the registration of certain premises by the
Local Authority on payment of a registration fee and the licensing of
certain other premises on payment of a statutory fee.
No applications to store rag flock were received during the year.
Pet Animals Act, 1951
This Act came into operation on 1st April, 1952, and provides that
no person shall keep a pet shop except under the authority of a licence
granted by the Local Authority in accordance with the provisions of the
Act, and on payment of a fee not exceeding ten shillings.
Seven licence renewal applications and one new application for a
licence was received and granted during 1963.
Licensed Places of Public Entertainment
There are seventeen licensed places of public entertainment in the
Borough. They are used mainly for cinematograph shows, concerts, dancing
and social functions. The general standard of cleanliness was found to be
well maintained.
Licensed Public Houses
9 visits of inspection were made to the 33 licensed public houses in
the Borough.
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