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In addition to the above, 169 notices (12 statutory and
157 informal) served previous to 1st January, 1966 were also
complied with.
3,152 complaints of nuisances were received and investigated
by the Inspectors, as follows:—
Accumulation of manure and refuse 50
Animals improperly kept 4
Bad Smells 38
Dampness of premises 62
Defective drains, W.C.'s and fittings 901
Defective roofs, gutters, downpipes, etc 91
Defective water fittings 19
Dirty and verminous houses 19
Dirty condition of rearway 15
Flooding of premises 23
Overcrowding 27
Smoke Nuisances 73
Noise Nuisances 32
Defective or no provision of dustbin 101
Rats and mice 850
Miscellaneous 847
3,152
Rag Flock and
Other Filling
Materials Act,
1951
This Act requires the Local Authority to register premises
wherein rag flock and other filling materials are used. There
are 13 premises at present on the register and one establishment
has been licensed for the manufacture of those commodities
as required by this Act. It is interesting to note that no
occupier of registered premises may obtain rag flock from
premises other than those licensed under the Act- either for
the manufacture of this commodity or for its storage.
Eight samples of filling materials were obtained and
submitted to the analyst during 1966. All proved to be satisfactory.
Land Charges
Act, 1925
Regular enquiries are received and searches carried out
to ascertain any outstanding notices or charges on properties
arising from the operation of the various Acts and Regulations
with which the Department is concerned.
Utter Act 1958
5,826 enquiries were so dealt with during 1966.
This Act is in part administered by the Public Health