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HOUSING (Cont.)
4. Legal Proceedings.
It was necessary in one case to apply to the Magistrates
to secure compliance with an abatement notice under section
93, Public Health Act, 1936, requiring repairs to a dwelling
house.
The Magistrates made an Order requiring the owner to
abate the nuisance within twenty-eight days, and awarded
the Council one guinea costs.
DETAILS OF SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS ETC. EFFECTED
DURING THE YEAR.
Drainage.
Chokeddrains and sewers cleared 220
Defective drains repaired 33
Drainage systems completely relaid 8
Additional drains provided 10
Water Closets, etc.
Additional provided 10
Cleansed and repaired 57
New pans fixed 17
Lighted, ventilated or screened 21
Flushing cisterns repaired or renewed 16
Sinks, Baths, etc.
New fixed 24
Waste Pipes, etc.
Repaired 15
New provided 7
Disconnected or trapped 6
Water Supply.
Water re-instated 2
Service pipes and cisterns repaired, etc. 22
Paving
Yard paving repaired or relaid 7
Dust Receptacles
New dustbins provided 24
Dampness.
Roofs repaired 14
Gutters and rainwater pipes repaired or renewed 32
Ventilation provided under floors 3
External walls pointed or rendered 13
Walls treated with damp resisting material 21
Site concrete provided 2
29.