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The controlled tips at Hanwell and Greenford are conducted
in a very satisfactory manner.
Smoke Abatement.—The Sanitary Inspectors made 112 smoke
observations of chimneys during the year and in five instances it
was necessary to make representations regarding the emission of
black smoke for a longer period than that allowed by the byelaw.
Statutory Notices under Section 103 of the Public Health
Act, 1936, were served in each case and there was no repetition of
the offence during the six months the notices remained operative.
Premises and Occupations subject to Control by the
Local Authority.—There are no common lodging houses in the
Borough and there are no byelaws with respect to houses let in
lodgings.
Only one offensive trade is carried on in the Borough, namely,
fishfrying, which is carried on in 28 different premises. During
the year nine applications were received for permission to establish
the trade of fishfrying, permission being granted in two cases.
Shops Act, 1934.—During the year 23 shops were reported
by the Shops Inspector for investigation by the Sanitary Inspectors
regarding the provisions of the Shops Act, 1934, relating to
ventilation, temperature and sanitary conveniences. As a result of
these inspections three additional W.C.'s and one wash-hand
basin were provided, heating apparatus was installed in five shops
and ventilation was improved in one instance. In addition, nuisances
at four shops were abated.
Baths and Swimming Pools.—Four swimming baths are
provided by the Council, namely, a women's bath, a first class
and second class bath for men, and a bath reserved exclusively for
the use of public elementary school children.
These swimming baths are equipped with pressure filters for
continuous filtration and the water is treated with chlorine under
strict supervision.
There are two privately owned swimming pools in the Borough
which are maintained by the Staff Recreation Clubs of two large
factories. Chlorine treatment of the water is carried out in both
these pools.