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PUBLIC CONVENIENCES
Two additional conveniences were opened during the year making
a total of 18 conveniences for men and a similar number for women
within the Borough., Hours of opening and closing vary with local
requirements - in the town centre the conveniences are open from
5.30 a.m. Generally, however, this service is available between
the hours of 6.30 a.m. to 11 p.m. In all the conveniences the
waterclosets are available without charge.
FREE WASHING FACILITIES - PUBLIC CONVENIENCES
For the past five years the Council has provided free washing
facilities at the main public conveniences and this service continues
to be used to an increasing extent and is much appreciated by the
public. The number of paper towels used during the year was
approximately 100,000. However, some members of the public still
prefer the paid washing facilities which includes the supply of a
linen towel.
THEATRES AND CINEMAS
The routine inspection of the sanitary accommodation at all the
cinemas in the Borough was continued during the year. The standard
of cleanliness remained good, and it was not found necessary to serve
any notices requiring defects or public health nuisances to be
remedied.
BAG FLOCK
There are three premises in the Borough, registered under the
Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act and one factory licensed
under the Act for the manufacture of rag flock.
During the year nine samples of filling materials were obtained
for analysis. Three of the samples were of rag flock, two were of
woollen mixture felt and one each of cotton felt, coir fibre, black
curled fibre, and curled hair and fibre mixture. In each case the
sample was satisfactory.
BOATING AND PADDLING POOLS AND SWIMMING BATHS
Routine sampling for bacteriological examination and testing for
pH reaction and chlorine content of these waters was undertaken.
In all, 45 samples of water were submitted to the Park Hospital
Laboratory for bacteriological examination, and 48 water tests for
chlorine content and pH reaction were carried out by the Health Department.
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