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Public Health Act, 1936.
Although there were fewer notices served during the year, this
can be accounted for by staff shortages and changes. The volume
of work done under the Public Health Act, 1936, is, however, greater
in proportion than in the previous year. As I have emphasised
in previous annual reports, sore complaints regarding houses are
being dealt with under this Act As the older houses in the Borough
continue to deteriorate, it becomes increasingly necessary to
deal with them on the basis of nuisance rather than as unfit or insanitary
houses.
In addition to housing complaints, a wider and more miscellaneous
variety of complaints are received. Such things as keeping
of animals, quarrels and differences between tenants are matters
which receive attention A common complaint -not easily solvedis
the one where access to the garden or to the lavatory is refused.
A feature of notices served under this Act is worthy of special
mention, namely the provision whereby work can be done by the Council,
by agreement with the person concerned. Section 275 of the
Public Health Act, 1936, authorises the Local Authority to do work by
agreement, and advantage is taken of this section, particularly
where drainage work is involved.
Abatement Notices - Legal Proceedings
Case 1 An order was made requiring the owner of these
mises to complete the remaining works required by a
Public Health Act Notice within 28 days. A fine of
20/- with 21/-costs was imposed
Case 2. Adjourned sine die as work completed and £1. costs paid
Case 3. Adjourned sine die on payment of £1. ls. 0d. costs -work
completed.
Case 4. Adjourned sine die on commencement of work and payment
of £1. costs,,
Case 5. Adjourned sine die on commencement of work and payment
of £l. costs.