View report page

Common Lodging Houses
There are seven common lodging houses in the Borough, four for women and three
for men. 97 inspections were made during the course of the year.
Hairdressers and Barbers
During the year 149 inspections were made to the 236 registered premises in the
Borough.
Feral Pigeons.
Under licences granted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, narcotic
treatment against feral pigeons was carried out at twelve sites in the Borough. The
estimated total number of pigeons frequenting these sites was 2,845 and 2,296 were
caught.
Pet Animals Act, 1951
Nineteen premises are registered under this Act and 66 inspections were made
during the year.
Pharmacy and Poisons Act, 1933
There are 138 persons included in the Council's list of sellers of Part II poisons: 119
inspections were made.
Registration of Food Premises
Under the provisons of Section 16 of the Food and Drugs Act, 1955, 102 premises
are registered for the purpose of preparation or manufacture of sausages or potted,
pressed, pickled or preserved food intended for sale. During the year 324 inspections of
these premises were made.
Bakehouses
There are 39 bakehouses in use and 54 inspections were made during the year.
Sewerage and Sewage Disposal
All houses in the Borough are connected, ta the main drainage system. The sewagepasses
to the Greater London Council's main sewers thence to sewage disposal works
outside the Borough.
Swimming Baths
There are five public swimming baths in the Borough with a total of ten pools. The
water is supplied by the Metropolitan Water Board and details of capacity are set out
below:
Camberwell Front 118,000 gals.
Camberwell Rear 118,000 gals.
Dulwich Front 118,000 gals.
Dulwich Second Class 88,600 gals.
Bermondsey Central First Class 150,000 gals.
61