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Baths and Wash-Houses
The Council maintains three swimming baths at Laurie Grove adjoining
the Town Hall. A plant giving continuous filtration and sterilisation
maintains the purity of the water at all times. The plant is capable of
filtering the whole of the water in the baths within four hours and the
system of " break-point" chlorination ensures the purity and safety of
the water even during periods of maximum use.
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 Ilderton Road 18 slipper baths are provided.
Pet Animals Act, 1951
Six applications for licences were received, and all were approved by
the Council and granted.
Medical Examinations
During the year 44 examinations were carried out to ascertain if people
appointed to the Council's Permanent Staff were fit for admission to the
Superannuation Scheme.
Fifty-five examinations of sick employees were also made during the
year and reports submitted thereon.
Registration of Hairdressers' Premises
Fifty-five premises are registered under Section 18(1) of the London
County Council (General Powers) Act, 1954.
Occasional inspections are made to ensure that the bye-laws are
observed.
Vaccination Certificates
One hundred and eighty-six certificates by Medical Practitioners in
respect of people travelling abroad were authenticated.
Conferences
The Council was represented at Conferences during the year as follows:
Royal Society for Promotion of Health —Harrogate.
The Chairman of the Public Health Committee (Councillor R. S.
Marriott, J. P.) and the Medical Officer of Health.
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