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Barnet 1958

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnet UDC]

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sections of the fair for the use of the caravanners and public, and
regular removal of refuse was arranged. Inspections are also made of
food stalls to secure hygieniffconditions.
Hairdressers' and Barbers' Premises.
There are fourteen such establishments in the district. No
complaints were received concerning their cleanliness nor were anyserious
breaches of the Council's Bye-laws noted during inspections of
such premises.
Public Swimming Baths and Bathing Pools.
The only swimming pool in the district, viz, at "The Bam" , Barnet
Bye-Pass, is not now in use.
Employment Agencies.
At the request of the County Council two premises were inspected in
connection with applications made for use as Employment Agencies, and a
report forwarded to the County Council.
HOME COUNTIES (MUSIC AND DANCING) LICENSING ACT, 1926.
HERTFORDSHIRE (MUSIC AND DANCING) REGULATIONS, 1956
Under the new regulations made by the County Council a report from
the local district council is required regarding the suitability and
sufficiency of sanitary arrangements at premises for Music and Dancing
before licences are issued. No report has been requested during this
year.
RAG FLOCK ACT. 1951.
This Act controls the use of filling materials in the making of
upholstery. The premises of one furniture manufacturer are registered
under the Act.
PET ANIMALS ACT. 1951.
This Act gives the local Authority, inter alia, power to grant
licences to persons to keep pet shops for the sale of pet animals and to
attach to the licences conditions concerning the cleanliness and general
management of the premises: there are five persons licensed in the district.