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It is considered that the method of issuing a list of defects under the
Housing Repairs and Rents Act 1954 by the local authority would have greatly
increased the possibility of achieving the results of raising standards of
fitness in existing dwellings, stated to be one of the main purposes for
which the Rent Act 1957 was designed. The contracting out (which is allowed
under the Act) by the owner of his responsibility for the redecoration of
the walls and ceilings has placed a hardship on many tenants particularly in
the old sub-standard dwellings.
REGISTRATION OF HAIRDRESSERS.
The number of Hairdressers registered in Shoreditch is 50. Regular
inspections were made of all hairdressers and from the result of these
inspections it was found that the standard of cleanliness observed in the
hairdressing establishments in the Borough was reasonably high.
WATER SUPPLY.
The water supply of the Borough is controlled by the Metropolitan Water
Board and is relayed from public mains direct to houses.
SWIMMING BATH WATER.
7 Samples of water from the Haggerston Bath were sent for
bacteriological examination, and 7 for chemical examination. All were found
to be satisfactory.
wells.
There are two wells in use in the Borough. In one case the water is
used for washing down and cooling purposes, and in the other case, which is
a factory, the water from the well is used for all purposes.
A sample of water from the latter well was taken for analysis and found
to be satisfactory.
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.
SHOPS ACT, 1950.
Sub-Section (2) of Section 38 of the Shops Act, 1950 requires that in
every shop, not being a shop exempt from the provisions of this Sub-Section,
there shall be provided and maintained suitable and sufficient sanitary
conveniences available for the use of persons employed in or about the
shop.