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GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE BOROUGH
One change in the physical features of the Borough was becoming noticeable in 1970 and
that was the development of a skyline at Thamesmead which stood out in sharp contrast to
the historic ruins of Lessness Abbey. There is a relatively small number of immigrants in the
Borough, the Erith area being the most popular place of residence. The London Borough of
Bexley is among those with the lowest population of immigrants, the most recent figure available
being 6,330 (2.96% of the population).
To assist the Asian immigrants to obtain the maximum benefit from the various services
available in the Borough, an interpreter is employed by the Bexley Council of Social Service,
the local authority making a grant to the Council of Social Service towards her salary. The
interpreter's services are freely available to the various sections of the Health & Welfare
Department as required. A number of immigrants are employed in the department as medical
officers, health visitors, district nurses, midwives, social workers, etc. which is of great help
when dealing with their compatriots.