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"under the same arrangements as the gymnasiums at
"present provided on Plumstead Common and in
"certain parks.
4. " That a Sub-Committee be appointed to inquire as to
"what grounds can be secured in the Western part of
" the Borough for public playgrounds.
5. "That the Works Committee be asked to provide
"gymnastic apparatus on part of the playground
"which is being laid out adjoining the Electricity
"Station, and to set apart a certain part to form a
"playground for young children, like that in Sun
" Street."
A reply was received from the London County Council stating
that the Education Committee do not at present propose to open
any further playgrounds on Saturdays and Sundays. This is
much to be regretted.
Your Council has taken a wise step in opening a playground
for younger children with swings and sandpit in Sun Street.
Similar grounds are wanted in other parts of the Borough.
A letter was received from the London County Council, dated
June 21st, 1905, with respect to children suffering from notifiable
diseases visiting Parks and Open Spaces under the control of the
Council, and asking this Council to co-operate with them in their
endeavour to prevent the spread of disease.
Your Medical Officer reported as follows on the subject:—
"A letter has been received from the London County Council,
stating that children suffering from notifiable diseases
are frequently allowed to visit Parks and Open Spaces
under the control of the Council. The County Council
has instructed the Chief Officer of the Parks Department
to report to the Borough Council concerned all such
cases as may come to his knowledge. Such exposure
of infected persons is a distinct breach of the Public