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Two of the swimming baths are open all the year, but the large bath is
closed from October until April, during which time a sprung floor is put
in place and the building is used as a hall. In addition to the swimming
baths there are 60 slipper baths for public use at Laurie Grove.
At the Evelyn Baths, Clyde Street, there are 60 slipper baths and
facilities for Russian Vapour Baths and Foam Baths, and in addition a
public wash-house is provided.
At the baths at Uderton Road 18 slipper baths are provided.
Pet Animals Act, 1951
Eight applications for licences were received, and all were approved by
the Council and granted.
Medical Examinations
During the year 35 examinations were carried out to ascertain if people
appointed to the Council's Permanent Staff were fit for admission to the
Superannuation Scheme.
Fifty-nine examinations of sick employees were also made during the
year and reports submitted thereon.
Conferences
The Council was represented at Conferences during the year as follows:
Royal Society for Promotion of Health—Folkestone.
The Vice-Chairman of the Public Health Committee (Councillor
Walter Taylor, J.P.) and the Medical Officer of Health.
National Smoke Abatement Society—Hastings.
Councillor Mrs. F. K. Dolby and Mr. A. C. Webster, Chief Public
Health Inspector.
Sanitary Inspectors' Association—Eastbourne.
Councillor Mrs. F. K. Dolby and Mr. H. E. Green, Public Health
Inspector.