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Chislehurst 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chislehurst]
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13. Rivers and Streams.
11 inspections were made of rivers and streams in the
District.
14. Shops Acts.
During the year 270 inspections and observations of shops
were made, and 29 Informal Notices were served in connection
with the Acts.
The number of shops situate in the District is as follows:—
| Ward. | No. of Shops. |
|---|---|
| Lamorbey E. and W | 206 |
| Longlands | 65 |
| Birchwood | 88 |
| Frognal | 95 |
| North Cray | 15 |
| St. Paul's Cray | 15 |
| Chislehurst Commons | 112 |
| Mottingham | 60 |
| Total | 656 |
(i) Ventilation.
It was found necessary to require improvement to the
ventilation at one shop premises.
(ii) Temperature.
The provision of facilities to ensure that a suitable and
sufficient temperature could be maintained was required at
one shop.
(iii) Sanitary Conveniences.
Sanitary accommodation and/or additional sanitary
accommodation was provided or existing accommodation
was cleansed or repaired in 11 shops.
(iv) Lighting.
It was found necessary to require better lighting in one
shop.
(v) Washing Facilities.
Proper washing facilities were provided or existing apparatus
was cleansed or repaired in 4 shops.
(vi) Facilities for Meals.
It was not found necessary to require the provision of
proper facilities for the taking of meals at any shop.
(vii) Seats for Female Assistants.
In no case was a shopkeeper required to provide seats
for female assistants.
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