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It has not been found necessary to serve notices under section 4 of
the Act for either treatment or structural works (i.e., proofing) and
consequently no default action has been necessary and no legal
proceedings have been taken.
Swimming baths
The following is a summary of samples taken by the health
department staff for submission to the public analyst for examination
of chlorine content and to the Public Health Laboratory Service for
bacteriological examination;- Chlorine Bacteriological
content examination
Bellingham 3
Downham 10 -
Forest Hill 12 2
Ladywell 2 3
Private baths 4 3
A detailed report on the use of breakpoint chlorination which is
the method employed at the baths, was included in my annual report
for 1950.
National Assistance Act, 1948 — section 50
During the year the Council accepted responsibility for the burial
of 8 persons, at a net cost of £48 18s. 6d.
Dog nuisances
No proceedings were taken during the year.
Drainage work
During the year 149 plans were submitted to the sanitary inspectors
for examination and approval.
Old people
The Council continued to make grants to organisations in the
borough which are carrying out work for old people, whether by
recreational facilities or by the provision of meals. A sum of £2,750
was included in the annual estimates for the year 1955-56 for such
organisations as accepted the Council's conditions and to assist any
other such voluntary organisations as might be established during that
year. Reports were made to the Public Health committee giving details
of the work undertaken by the voluntary organisations and as a result
grants were made as follows:— £
Lewisham Old People's Welfare Association 2,000
Lewisham Darby and Joan Club 350
St. Mark's Old Folks' Club 70
Talbot Settlement Old People's Club 30
The Good Companions Personal Service 35
St. Swithun's OAP Association 60
Bellingham Old People's Club 55
St. Philip's Darby and Joan Club 20
The Friendly Club (for the Over-sixties) 25
The Bellingham Community Association "Darby
and Joan" Club 30