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There are no common lodging houses in the borough.
Tents, Vans and Sheds
While I appreciate the Central Government'e efforts to solve the question
of "travellers", I do not think this will overcome the problem, although I hope
it does. Genuine gipsies welcome a place to winter-in after the seasonal fruit
picking, etc., but 1 have grave doubts about the rest.
Sites are becoming increasingly hard to find and the borough has kept
reasonably clear of vans, but this condition has only been achieved as a result
of 333 visits made by my staff. This is time that, with a depleted staff, we
can ill-afford to spend on duties of this nature.
LAUNDRY SERVICE
This service has now been reduced to a once weekly collection. The hospital
and laundry were rebuilt, and due to pressure of work this necessitated a reduction
in the service allowed to this department.
The staff have continued to be most helpful and co-operative in making this
service satisfactory.
An average of 51 cases use the service at any one time.
ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION
The position as to smoke control areas has not changed from last year. Due
to the financial crisis the Council felt that the extension of smoke control
areas in the borough must be deferred. It is to be hoped that by next year the
economic situation will have improved and the extension of this most important
work may proceed.