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49
GRIT REMOVAL WEEK - SANDS END WARD
20th-25th June
Although the deposit gauges had shown a marked drop in the amount of solids falling in
the Sands End Ward in the first few months of 1955, it was known that there were large
quantities of dust and grit in the area accumulated over the years. In windy conditions
these solids were whipped up and created a false impression of the actual circumstances,
The Public Health Committee, in conjunction with the Works and Highways Committee,
decided that there should be a special week, a "Grit Removal Week - 20th to 25th June" in
which local residents and industrialists should be asked to clear the deposits as much as
they possibly could.
Letters were sent to all industrial undertakings in the area and 5,000 leaflets were
distributed to residents by local Boy Scout Troops Forty-one shopkeepers and traders
displayed posters and the local press gave excellent publicity.
The co operation of all concerned was splendid; many instances were seen of residents
sweeping up grit and washing down walls of front porches, sills and windows.
Although no attempt was made to assess the value of the week in terms of the amount of
grit removed by this special drive, every effort made which alleviates, even to the smallest
extent, the living conditions of the residents in this area is considered to be worthwhile
The following special visits were made in connection with this week
Traders .. .. 41
Industrial Premises.. 9
Streets .. .. 22
Yards and Forecourts, 48