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Paddling Pools
Eleven samples were taken from the Council's Paddling
Pools during the year and all were satisfactory
Swimming Pools
A total of 32 bacteriological and 32 chemical samples were
taken from the three public swimming pools during the year and
in each case a satisfactory report was received
The total number of school swimming pools is now 18, an
increase of two on the previous year One of these pools is
"dual purpose", i e for school use during normal school hours,
but for public use in the evenings, at week-ends and during
school holidays Regular sampling is carried out and 60 bacteriological
samples and 61 chemical samples were taken during
the year. All samples were satisfactory
Establishments for Massage or Special Treatment
17 licences authorising persons to carry on an Establishment
for Massage or Special Treatment under the terms of the
Essex County Council Act, 1933 were renewed for the period
1st April, 1972 to 31st March, 1973, the same as lastyear These
licences (annual fee £1.05) were in respect of 14 chiropodists, 1
physiotherapist and 2 beauticians
Theatrical Employees Registration Acts
No new registrations were effected during the year, the
total number of registrations remaining at 16
Scrap Metal Dealers Act, 1964
Two new registrations were made in the register of Scrap
Metal Dealers during the year, these registrations being for a
period of 3 years Four registrations which expired during 1972
were renewed and five others lapsed In addition 18 were covered
by their current three year registration.
Court proceedings were taken against a dealer for failing
to renew his registration Defendant - who pleaded guilty - was
fined £25 plus £10 costs
Factories
Every effort is being made by the Council to retain industrial
activity within the Borough, and it is hoped that these will
be successful in providing a diversified range of employment
activity
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