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Blocked drains cleared and drains repaired 2
Dustbins provided 12
Accumulations removed 27
Miscellaneous 19
Ralproofing:
Work carried out by occupiers of premises after completion
of treatment 17
Healing Appliances (Fireguards) Act, 1952:
Fires altered or withdrawn from sale 6
Notices Served.
Preliminary Notices 446
Statutory Notices 63
Legal Proceedings.
During the year legal proceedings were instituted in respect
of non-compliance with a Statutory Notice served under the provisions
of Section 39 of the Public Health Act, 1936, requiring
the provision of a new drainage system at a large house.
The Summons was heard at Wallington Magistrates Court and
the defendant was fined £1. 0s. 0d. with £5. 5s. 0d. costs.
An Order was made by the Court that the necessary works of
drainage referred to in the Notice should be executed within three
months from the date of the Order.
SCHOOLS.
Matters affecting adversely the hygienic conditions of the
schools are normally reported by the Divisional Medical Officer
to the Divisional Executive or, in the case of the canteens, to
the Central Committee concerned, and improvements are slowly
being effected.
Close co-operation exists between the School Health and
Public Health Services in relation to the above and the prevention
of the spread of disease.
HAIRDRESSING ESTABLISHMENTS.
During the year a survey of all hairdressing establishments
in the District was carried out with a view to assessing the need
or otherwise to make Byelaws in respect of such premises under
the provisions of the Surrey County Council Act, 1936.
Thirty-five premises were inspected, comprising 25 ladies' and
10 gentlemen's establishments in which 69 females and 21 males
were employed.
While very few premises were, it was thought, originally designed
for the purpose, and their subsequent adaptation could be
improved, the general impression was that the trade wishes to
maintain a high standard of hygiene, and every assistance was
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