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HAIRDRESSERS AND BARBERS
By-laws govern the cleanliness of hairdressers' and barbers' premises, instruments,
towels, and materials and equipment used, as well as that of the persons employed and their
clothing. The by-laws also require that an adequate fresh water supply and washing facilities
are available.
At the end of 1965 there were 268 such premises in the Borough which were periodically
inspected.
LAND CHARGES ACT, 1925
During the course of the year the Health Department provided 4,480 reports to the Town
Clerk regarding properties in the Borough, where negotiations for purchase were proceeding.
LAUNDRY SERVICE FOR INCONTINENT PERSONS
Prior to 1 April 1965, the three Metropolitan Boroughs of Holborn, Hampstead and St.
Pancras operated laundry services for incontinent persons. There was no laundry in Holborn, the
laundering was carried out in Islington and the service was provided once a week. In Hampstead
the service was twice weekly and operated from the Public Health Station in Lithos Road, whilst
in St. Pancras a twice weekly service operated from the Geffen Public Health Annexe in Camley
Street.
Since 1 April 1965, the Public Health Station in Lithos Road has served the northern
part of the Borough and the Public Health Annexe in Camley Street the southern part including
the former Metropolitan Borough of Holborn. In each case the service is twice weekly.