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SANITARY INSPECTION OF THE AREA
The following statement by the Chief Public Health Inspector
gives statistics as to the number of complaints received, inspections
made, defects remedied, and other work carried out by the Public Health
Inspectors.
REPORT OF THE CHIEF PUBLIC HEALTH
INSPECTOR FOR THE YEAR, 1959
HOUSING
One hundred and fifty-nine houses were rendered fit as a result of
informal or statutory action under the Public Health Act, 1936.
Ten applications were received for Certificates of Disrepair (Rent Act,
1957). Ten notices of intention to issue Certificates of Disrepair were
sent out. Four Certificates of Disrepair were issued.
Number of inspections of dwelling-houses .. .. 477
Number of inspections recorded under Housing Regulations .. 36
HOUSING ACT, 1957 (Overcrowding)
In the absence of a complete survey of the Borough, it is impossible
to give accurate figures relating to the number of cases of overcrowding.
Evidence available indicates that the number is low. The table below sets
out information concerning cases of overcrowding which have come to
the knowledge of the Health Department.
Number of dwellings overcrowded at the end of the year 4
Number of families dwelling therein 4
Number of persons dwelling therein 21
Number of new cases of overcrowding reported .. 2
Number of cases of overcrowding relieved .. 2
Number of persons concerned 8
Number of dwellinghouses in respect of which the Local Authority
have taken steps for the abatement of overcrowding and which
have again become overcrowded Nil
MILK AND DAIRIES
Number of distributors of milk on register 16
Number of milk depots other than dairy farms on register 3
Number of above premises upon which loose milk is handled Nil
Number of inspections of premises 5
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