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No complaints were received during the year as to
quantity or quality of the water. Samples of water taken
for bacteriological examination throughout the course of the
year from the seven wells still in use in the Borough proved
the water to be satisfactory.
Well water is used at the Council's swimming baths at
Woolwich and Plumstead, as well as for industrial and firefighting
purposes.
HAIRDRESSERS AND BARBERS SHOPS
The Council have Byelaws governing the cleanliness of
haidressers and barbers shops and equipment used therein.
Persons carrying on the business of hairdressers or
barbers are also required, as are the shop premises, to be
registered under Section 18 of the London County Council
(General Powers) Act, 1954.
At the end of the year the number of premises on the
Council's Register was as follows:-
Ladies' Hairdressers 64
Men's " 48
Combined (Ladies' and 11
Men's Hairdressers)
Regular inspections of the premises are carried out by
the Public Health Inspectorate.
BETTING, GAMING AND LOTTERIES ACTS, 1963/64
In accordance with the requirements of the Betting,
Gaming and Lotteries Acts, the Council issue permits in
respect of amusements with prizes. Before applications from
proprietors of cafes, restaurants or public houses are considered
reports are required from the Health Department as to the
suitability of the premises. During the year twelve inspections
were carried out and reports submitted to the Town Clerk.
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