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HAIRDRESSERS AND BARBERS
In accordance with Section 18 of the L.C.C. (General Powers)
Act, 1954, relating to hairdressers and barbers' establishments,
five such premises were registered during the year, making a
total of 70.
DISCHARGE OF TRADE EFFLUENTS INTO SEWERS
In accordance with the provisions of the London County Council
(General Powers) Act, 1953, investigations have been carried out
in connection with the drainage of trade premises. Twelve
samples of trade effluent have been submitted by the Public
Health Inspectors to the Public Analyst, and of these six were
unsatisfactory. The analyst found matter which was likely to
injure the sewer or interfere with the free flow of its contents, or
would be dangerous or the cause of nuisance. The attention of
the owners was drawn to the unsatisfactory effluent in each case,
and the necessary action was taken, including the installation of
additional dilution tanks and the recovery of chemicals before
discharge to the drainage.
ASHPITS
Although dustbins and larger moveable containers for blocks of
flats have been the accepted method of storing house refuse for
many years, there still remain in the Borough a number of ashpits
which are most unsuitable, and should be demolished. During the
year further conversions to moveable containers have been carried
out. There now remains the hard core of ashpits, and to change
these will involve large structural alterations, and the loss of
housing accommodation.
SCHOOLS
Most of the schools in Southwark are old, and, by present
standards, are badly designed, but the conditions where children
are taught should at least keep pace with the improvement of their
homes.
A comprehensive survey of the sanitary conveniences, washing
facilities, and arrangements for children's meals was carried out
by the Public Health Inspectors, and as a result of negotiations
with the London County Council, many improvements have already
been carried out, and plans have been prepared for further work
to be done.