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During the year 1,031 inspections were made under
the Shops Act, 1950, and no legal proceedings were
instituted.
I am, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Yours obediently,
G. HIND,
Chief Sanitary Inspector.
Swimming Pool.
The only swimming pool in the Borough open to the
public is in Danson Park and is owned by the Council.
The layout includes three open-air pools, one large for
adults and two small pools for children. Showers and
foot baths are provided for the pre-cleansing of bathers.
The water is kept pure by continuous filtration and
sterilisation with chlorine and ammonia gases.
Samples of water have been taken by this department
from time to time and the results of bacteriological
examinations have been satisfactory on each occasion.
Results.
(Minimum and maximum numbers of organisms.)
No. of organisms per c.c. capable of B. coli
growth on Agar at: presumptive
37° C. 22° C.
Deep end 0-2 0-16 Absent
Shallow end 0-24 0-30 Absent
Eradication of Bed Bugs.
Number of houses found to be infested: —
(a) Corporation houses 15
(b) Other houses 15
All infestations were dealt with by the Department
by spraying, etc., and the results obtained were satisfactory.
Camping Sites.
A camping site used by Rover Scouts and Woodcraft
Folk in Hall Place was not used over such a period as
to come within the operation of Section 269 of the Public
Health Act, 1936.
Schools.
There are 24 County Modern and County Primary
Schools, six non-provided schools and a Day Technical
School for Girls in the Borough. Improvements were
carried out to the sanitary conveniences at one school
during the year.
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