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The action under Section 57 of the Surrey County Council
Act, 1931, as amended, which was taken by the local Council in
1951 to obtain prohibition orders in respect of certain areas in the
District has continued to prove effective in preventing nuisance
arising from gipsy encampments.
The unauthorised camp site for trailer caravans for residential
and occasional use established on land at Dean Lane, Merstham,
adjoining Alderstead Heath, has continued to operate, subject to
the conditions stipulated by the Minister of Housing and Local
Government on appeal.
SWIMMING BATHS.
There are two swimming baths in the District which are used
by the general public, and during the year 14 samples of water
were obtained for chemical and bacteriological examination, with
satisfactory results.
Both baths are privately controlled and regular routine
inspections are carried out for the purpose of making residual
chlorine and pH tests of the bath water. During the year 67 such
combined tests were made and the appropriate action taken.
SHOPS AND OFFICES.
As far as possible inspections have been made of the sanitary
accommodation, washing facilities, heating and ventilation of
shops and offices, and improvements have been effected as circumstances
have permitted.
Surveys are carried out as and when necessary to observe
compliance with the Shops Act in respect of general closing hours,
half day closing and Sunday trading, with individual inspections as
necessary in respect of conditions of employment of young persons.
In addition, advice is given to traders on the operation of the
Shops Act as related to specific trades.
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