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Bye-Laws.— Local bye-laws exist for The Regulation of
Slaughterhouses, The Prevention of Nuisances arising from Snow, Filth,
and the Keeping of Animals.
Pig-keeping.—One pig sty was surreptitiously erected during the
year. This was found to be situated within 50 ft. of the house and
adjacent to a factory. The occupier yielded to pressure and discontinued
its use. Two other war-time piggeries have also fallen into
disuse.
Factories & Workshops.— Tn the attached tables, the requisite
details of the work in connection with the Factories and Workshop Act
are given.
HOUSING
Overcrowding.— Although a great proportion of the dwelling
houses in the District appeared to be very fully occupied, yet no statutory
case of overcrowding was observed. There were occasions,
however, when it was desirable to urge a readjustment of the rooms
available for sleeping accommodation, for the separation of the sexes
among growing families. Parents usually fell into line with the suggestion
of converting the parlour or kitchen for the purpose.
Housing (Inspection of District Regulations, 1909.— Under
the above Regulations the following statements for the year ending 1919
must be enumerated :—
1 Number of Dwelling Houses in respect of
which complaints were made—that
they are unfit for human habitation None.
2. Action taken, Section 17, Housing, etc., 43 Houses inspected, repairs
Act, 1909 effected or in contemplation
without recourse to
Closing Orders.
3. Action under Section 28 Housing, etc.,
Act, 1919 None during the year.
4. Closing Orders None issued.
5. Demolition Orders None.
6. Number of Dwelling Houses demolished
voluntarily One.
7. Obstructive Buildings None.
8. Staff engaged on Housing Work Inspector of Nuisances.