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CINEMAS
The sanitary conveniences in cinemas in the Borough
were inspected at regular intervals throughout the year
to ascertain that a satisfactory standard of cleanliness
was maintained.
The standard generally was found to be very good.
PET SHOPS
The ten pet shops in the Borough are licensed
annually by the Council and visited periodically by the
Public Health Inspectors to ensure that the requirements
of the Pet Animals Act, 1951, and the conditions subject
to which licences are issued, are being complied with.
Ninety inspections of pet shops were made during the year.
RAG 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 seven samples of filling materials
were obtained for analysis. Three samples of cotton felt,
and single samples of rag flock, woollen mixture felt,
curled hair and fibre mixture were obtained. All the
samples passed the prescribed standards of cleanliness.
HAIRDRESSERS AND BARBERS PREMISES
All persons carrying on the business of a hairdresser
or barber must be registered in accordance with Section 18
of the London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1954
and also have their premises registered with the Borough
Council. In addition, the Council have made Byelaws to
secure the cleanliness of these shops and of the instruments
and equipment used therein.
Applications for registration were received during the
year in respect of 46 Ladies' hairdressers premises, 48
Gentlemen's, and 10 combined ladies' and Gentlemen's
premises.
Regular inspections are made by the Public Health
Inspectors.
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