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Despite this temporary provision, caravans continued to occupy
land which had recently been cleared of unfit properties and complaints
were received from nearby residents.
It was necessary to institute long drawn out procedures in the
High Court to obtain an Order to secure the eviction of some 27 trespassers
and the sites were eventually cleared and made safe.
In June the Health Committee recommended to the Council that
a permanent Gypsy Encampment be constructed to meet the Authority's
obligations under the Caravan Sites Act, 1968.
Travelling Fairs which visit the borough on several occasions
during each year have again proved responsible and clean in their mode of
living. Sites are often cleaner after their departure than before their
arrival.
LAUNDRY SERVICE
This service still continues with a once weekly collection. The
helpful, co-operative attitude of the department's drivers and the laundry
staff at the Goodmayes Hospital in carrying out what is sometimes an
unpleasant task, ensures a very satisfactory service.
An average of 33 cases used the service at any one time, which
shows a slight increase on last year's figures.
In conjunction with this service several requests were made for
the collection and destruction of soiled dressings (e.g. inco pads, paddy
pads, etc.) in cases of incurable diseases.
During the year an average of six collections were made.
The main reason for collection is that the burning of dressings
is impossible or difficult and neighbours complain of constant smoke
nuisance.
NOISE ABATEMENT ACT. I960
During the year the following visits were paid to premises as a
result of noise, a slight increase on last year's figures-
Industrial premises 72 visits
Commercial premises 42 "
Private premises 52 "
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