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UNDERGROUND ROOMS.
The revised model regulations of the Ministry of
Housing and Local Government were adopted in lieu of
those existing which had been in force since 1935 and
were in need of amendment to suit modern conditions.
These regulations deal with drainage, lighting,
ventilation, dampness, protection against effluvia, etc.
in rooms used for human habitation which have floors
more than three feet below ground level.
DUSTBINS.
Twenty-eight dustbins were provided as a result
of notices served, two such being statutory and the
remainder informal.
The Council's scheme for the sale of new dustbins
was continued, eighty bins being sold during the year.
FOOD INSPECTION.
Foodstuffs of all descriptions are constantly under
inspection to see that they are fit for human consumption.
During the year a large variety of foods which were
not so fit were surrendered by the owners and either
salvaged for animal feeding or destroyed by burning.
The total weight of such goods was
2 tons: 3 cwts: 2 qrs: 19 lbs.
There is now no slaughterhouse in use in the Borough
consequently no meat inspection is carried out except in
butchers' shops.
With the de-control of meat supplies discussions
took place with the local butchers to see what arrangements
they proposed to make to deal with the new situation and
whether they would find a need for slaughtering facilities
within the Borough.
Eventually it became clear that adequate supplies
were readily available and none of the butchers found it
necessary to resume slaughtering.
The number of persons holding licences granted
by the Council under the Slaughter of Animals Act,
1933, to act as slaughtermen was two.
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