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Lambeth 1963

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]

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(e) that appropriate steps will be taken in case of fire or other emergency.
During the year 19 licences were issued under the Act.
No. of Inspections - 35
No. of re-visits - 1
LONDON COUNTY COUNCIL (GENERAL POWERS)
ACT 1954
Hairdressers and Barbers
On 6th July, 1955 the Lambeth Borough Council made bye-laws in
respect of hairdressers and barbers under the above mentioned Act.
The total number of premises on the register at the end of theyear was
as follows :-
Premises 202
Number of inspections 123
Number of re-visits 70
LONDON COUNTY COUNCIL (GENERAL POWERS)
ACT 1959
Control of Movable Dwellings
Section 22 of the above mentioned Act covers the control of caravan
sites and came into operation on the 1st October, 1960.
The Council adopted the standards drawn up by the Metropolitan
Boroughs' Standing Joint Committee and the recommendations made by the
London County Council in relation to :-
(i) Density
(ii) Water Supply
(iii) Sanitary Accommodation
(iv) Disposal of Waste
(v) Fire fighting equipment
(vi) Footways and Hard Standing.
At the end of 1962 two caravan sites were in existence.
Application for renewal of the licence was received in 1 case but was
refused until planning permission has been granted.
No application for renewal of the licence was received in the second
case and legal proceedings are being considered.
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