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Hairdressers9 and Barbers5 Premises
There are seventynine establishments in the Borough. The premises
generally were found to conform to the requirements of the Hairdressers and
Barbers Bye-Laws, 1947.
Merchandise Marks Act
One hundred and three 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 1964.
Licenced Places of Public Entertainment
There are sixteen 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.
Licenced Public Houses
5 visits of inspection were made to the 32 licensed public houses in
the Borough.
As a result of inspections under the Food Hygiene Regulations a
considerable number of improvements have been carried out at many public
houses.
These include the provision of additional or improved sanitary
conveniences, wash basins, hot water supply, improved ventilation to
kitchens, bars and cellars and the more general use of detergents and
sterilising agents for the washing of utensils beer pipe lines and pumps.
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