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30.
Whilst the period of four months from August 1954, and a full year's
working during 1955 was too short a time to draw definite conclusions on
the likely effect of the new provisions, a full working year during 1956
has proved in no uncertain manner that the fears expressed by Public
Health officials everywhere that as a means of securing the repair of
property, Part II of the Act was in reality of little value.
REGISTRATION OF HAIRDRESSERS.
The Chief Public Health Inspector and his Deputy made inspections of
the 47 registered hairdressing establishments in the Borough. Advice wa
given on the conditions and standards of hygiene required by the Byelaws,
and in certain cases where deficiencies were observed intimation of the
defects was given to theoccupiers. Generally speaking the standard of
cleanliness observed in the hairdressing establishments in the Borough is
good.
WATER SUPPLY.
The water supply of the Borough is controlled by the Metropolitan
Water Board and is relayed from public mains direct to houses. No
complaint regarding the quality of the water was received during the year
SWIMMING BATH WATER.
There are two Swimming baths in the Borough, one of which is open all
the year round, the other during the summer months only. During the year
thirteen samples of water from the baths were sent for bacteriological
examination and thirteen for analytical examination, and all were found
to be satisfactory.
EXAMINATION OF WATER FROM WELLS .
Three wells were in use in Shoreditch during the year, none being
used for drinking or domestic purposes.
OFFENSIVE TRADE PREMISES.
An establishment order under Section 140, Public Health (London)
Act, 1936, was renewed during the year in respect of the business of a
Fur Skin Dresser. The number of visits made was 3.