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SURVEY OF BARBERS' & HAIRDRESSERS' ESTABLISHMENTS.
LONDON COUNTY COUNCIL (GENERAL POWERS) ACT. 1954
SECTION 18
1. Legislation
Prior to the introduction of this Act, Metropolitan
Borough Councils had not the power fully to enforce modern
standards of hygiene in barbers' and hairdressers' salons, although
model By-laws had been adopted by many provincial authorities
under powers conferred by the Public Health Act, 1936.
After 1st October, 1955, no person may carry on the
business of a barber or hairdresser on any premises unless he and
those premises are registered by the Borough Council. If any person
carries on such a business without being so registered fines not
exceeding £20 and daily penalties of £5 may be imposed by the Courts.
After registration, a copy of the By-Laws, together with
a Certificate of Registration (reproduced below), were sent to
all hairdressers in the Borough.
These must be displayed on the registered premises and
penalties are also provided for failure in this respect.
2. Analysis of Survey
Total number of premises registered 74 *
Catering for men only 23
„ „ ladies only 43
„ „ both sexes 8
Total No. of Staff and Assistants
engaged - Males 62, Females 159 221
* An increase of 8 over the survey made in 1951.
3 - Breaches of By-Laws
(a) General cleanliness of premises and
equipment; condition of walls and ceilings 10
(b) Cleanliness and repair of floors 1