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We have not experienced any serious difficulty in relation to the provision of
sanitary conveniences or washing facilities.
Hairdressers' and Barbers' Premises.—There are 36 premises where this type of
business is carried on. They are subject to control by byelaws made under the
Essex County Council Act, 1934.
There are 36 premises where this type of business is carried on. They are
subject to control by byelaws made under the Essex County Council Act, 1934.
We were disappointed with the code of byelaws as approved finally, but have
found they are of value in the matter of cleanliness.
Although the introduction of these byelaws did not meet with approval from
all quarters of the trade, it was, in reality a charter to all the members of the trade
who were running their establishments satisfactorily, and we have found that there
is a tendency for those shops who do not maintain a sufficiently high standard to
close down. Generally speaking, the saloons catering for women are cleaner and
better managed than those for men, and here I should confidently suggest that
the public themselves can do a lot of useful work.
It is only for men to demand the same high standard that their women-folk do,
and I have no doubt that the trade will see that their requirements are supplied.
10. SMOKE ABATEMENT, &c.
A considerable portion of your sanitary officers' time has been taken up by the
investigation of smoke and grit nuisances. In some instances the evidence
necessary to definitely name an offender is very difficult to obtain.
During the year 225 smoke observations were made in respect of factories, 53
offences were registered and necessary action taken.
Grit Emission from Coal Combustion.—During the year a petition was received
from residents in the neighbourhood of the Generating Station at Creeksmouth,
and the grit emission from the chimneys of the Station was the subject of questions
in Parliament.