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In addition, one certificate was granted in respect of an increase under
the 1920 Act, and later revoked upon completion of repairs by the landlord.
Public Health Act, 1936; Section 154
On three occasions during the year dealers were reported by the Police to
have been seen giving toys to children in exchange for rags. The offenders
were prosecuted, in two cases the defendants were fined £1 on each of two
summonses with 10/6 costs, and in the third case the defendant was fined £3
with 1 guinea costs.
Rag Flock and other Filling Materials Act, 1951
At the 31st December, 1954, one establishment was licensed for the
manufacture of rag flock and 25 premises registered for the use of filling
materials.
Regular visits were made by the district sanitary inspectors to the
licensed and registered premises to ensure that only clean filling materials
were used and to inspect the records which the occupiers are required to keep.
Pet Animals Act, 1951
At the 31st December, 1954, seventeen premises were licensed as Pet Shops
in accordance with the Pet Animals Act, 1951. Regular visits were made to
the premises by the district sanitary inspectors to ensure that the requirements
of the Act and licensing conditions were complied with.
Rodent Control
The work of rodent control is carried out in accordance with the approved
Ministry methods. During the year the two operatives attended refresher
courses to ensure that they are kept abreast of new developments and technique.
The Council is represented at the quarterly meetings of the Workable
Area Committee and in this way an exchange of information and experience is
made possible. Sewer maintenance treatments were again carried out during
the months of April/May and October/November. Treatments to private dwellings
and business premises have been undertaken as and when necessary.