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31.
PET ANIMALS ACT. 1951
This Act provides for a system of licensing and inspection of
pet shops by local authorities.
Two applications for renewal of licences were received and after
inspection and report were granted.
SHOPS ACT. 1950
There are 380 shops in the Borough and inspections are made in
connection with provisions of the Shops Act, 1950, which are concerned
with sanitary accommodation, washing facilities, heating, lighting and
ventilation. Where plans are submitted of new construction or alteration
to shop premises, due consideration is given to ensure that the proposals
comply with the provisions of the Act.
The Public Health Inspectors are responsible for the administration
of the law relating to shop hours, including early closing and
Sunday trading.
One hundred and fifty-four inspections were made during the year
which revealed that the arrangements made for the health and comfort of
shop workers were in the majority of cases satisfactory. Most of the
necessary action taken was in connection with the exhibiting of notices
and the sale from shops of prohibited goods on the early closing day and
Sunday mornings.
REFUSE TIP
Carshalton and the Merton and Morden Urban District Councils
continued to tip clinker and screenings at the rear of Green Lane School,
Worcester Park, for the purpose of raising the ground level for playing
fields. The site was visited frequently during the year and the only
nuisance experienced was from an infestation of flies during October.
RATS AND MICE DESTRUCTION
The obligations of the Council under the Prevention of Damage by
Pests Act, 1949, have been fully met. The work of rats and mice
destruction continues on a well organised basis, providing a free
service to householders and making appropriate charges in the case of
business premises, many of which are on annual service agreements.
The Borough river boundaries, depots, disused refuse tips,
piggeries and open spaces have received constant attention, also the
premises of The Hogsmill Valley Joint Sewerage Board.