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places the responsibility on the Council 'to keep their area as far as practicable
free from rats and mice' and occupiers of premises are required to give notice when
they have knowledge that rats and mice are present in substantial numbers. It is
obligatory on the Council to recover the expenses reasonably incurred in taking steps
for the destruction of rats and mice on business premises, but permissive as far as
the cost of treating orivate dwellings is concerned The council has decided to make
no charge for the treatment of private dwelling-houses unless there is failure on the
part of the owner or occupier to co-operate in preventing infestation
The Council employs a Rodent Officer who is responsible for systematic inspection,
planning of treatment, supervising the work of the rodent operatives and checking
results.

Test baiting and, where necessary, treatment is carried out to sewers, watercourses,
tips, etc. Destruction of part of the rat population by chemical or other
poisoning may increase the food supply and improve the chances of survival of the
remainder Eradication requires environmental conditions which hinder survival,
i.e no food and no shelter and occupiers of premises should bear this in mind
SHOPS ACT, 1950, SECTION 38 Shops require to be reasonably ventilated, heated
and lighted, end there should be suitable and sufficient sanitary and washing facilities
for the persons employed therein In this connection 2 inspections were made
during the year
No certificate of exemption re provision of sanitary accommodation was granted
RAG FLOCK AND OTHER PILLING MATERIALS ACT, 1951 This Act is designed to ensure
that filling materials used in upholstery, etc. comply with prescribed conditions of
cleanliness Premises using filling materials have to be registered and premises where
rag flock is manufactured or stored have to be licensed It is an offence to sell
articles containing unclean materials. Certain records have to be kept on registered
and licensed premises and authorised officers of a local authority have powers to
enter, inspect and take samples Under this Act, one premises in the Borough is
registered and the public Health Inspectors made 2 visits of inspection