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The weekly rent roll at the end of 1950 was £8,024 l1s. l1d., compared with
£7,164 6s. 3d. at the end of 1949.
At the end of the year only two families (compared with 14 at the end of 1949)
were still in occupation of huts on vacated Army sites which they had occupied as
squatters. This accommodation is unsatisfactory in spite of works carried out.
As each hut becomes empty it is rendered uninhabitable.
HEALTH EDUCATION
Informal Talks and Film Shows.
The Borough Council has for many years attached great importance to health
education. Informal talks to audiences at their usual meeting places forms a
prominent part of the programme.
During 1950 a new 16 mm. cinematograph projector was purchased by the
Council, the existing projector, which had been in use since 1936 and which had
given yeoman service in this work, being worn out and beyond economical repair.
The new projector was purchased in time for a comprehensive winter programme
to be undertaken, and this was begun on the 8th September. By the end of the
year 27 film shows had been given on health subjects by the Health Department,
with 17 talks by members of the staff on various health subjects. These talks are
usually followed by discussions. This type of session at which talks are illustrated
by appropriate films is distinctly popular with organisations throughout the Borough
and, judging by the number of applications received for a visit from the unit, this
winter session will break all previous records for attendance. Health propaganda
films are now available in increasing numbers.
The talks are very useful in affording opportunities for making the health
services well known and for spreading knowledge on subjects connected with health.
It is a satisfying method of instruction. The audience, an organised body at its
usual meeting place, is at home and is therefore inclined to ask more questions than
at a public meeting, and as most of the talks are given by members of the staff
there is a useful contact between the staff of the Department and the general public.
Film strips and slides are also being used in this work.
The following Informal Talks and film sessions were given to 31st December:—