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Corporation Baths, East Street.—The total number
of bathers was 64,527 with a peak day of 950 bathers.
I have referred in previous reports to the fact that
these baths do not comply with modern standards and
in his report to the responsible committee, the Baths
Superintendent has referred to certain deficiencies in
the matters of heating and filter plant. The questions
he raises are receiving consideration.
Projected Bath at Becontree.—Approval to the construction
of this bath has been given but at the end of
the year work had not been commenced.
Examination of Bath Water.—Three samples were
taken from each bathing establishment and submitted
to chemical and bacteriological analysis. All the
samples were reported as being satisfactory.
(13) PARKS AND OPEN SPACES.
We have in the town 265 acres of public open spaces.
In the Becontree area, and as in that part of the town
where the Council has provided its housing estates, we
find associated with this development planned open
spaces of a private character, proportionate to the
built-up acreage. In most cases these open spaces
have been converted into gardens and shrubberies,
with pleasing results.
Such distinctive feature becomes most noticeable
when travelling from what is regarded as Old Barking
to these newer estates and demonstrates the value of
planning in an orderly manner, for which every
opportunity will be given when the clearance of the
London Road and Bennington Avenue Area takes
place.