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(b) Public Conveniences.
There were no new public conveniences erected during 1953,
but tenders have been invited for the erection of a convenience
in Larks Hall Road and certain existing conveniences have been
modernised.
During 1953 free washing facilities continued to be available
by the supply of soap and paper towels at Public Conveniences.
A charge of 2d. continues for the issue of cloth towels.
No charges are made for the use of public conveniences.
In January, following from a survey of the public conveniences
in the Borough, it was reported that four were now
reaching a stage where complete or major reconstruction was
essential. It was suggested that the position would require the
provision of six new conveniences, involving capital expenditure
in the region of £25,000. The Council agreed to the proposals
on a three year programme, two new conveniences to be constructed
in each year, commencing in 1953/54, with new conveniences
at St. James Street Car Park and Highams Park Broadway.
Authority was also given for plastic plates to be exhibited
at public conveniences in regard to free washing facilities.
Authority was given in March for the Town Clerk to enter
into agreement with the owners of four public houses for the
taking over by the Council of the urinals at those premises so
that they could remain open during closing hours.
(c) Cremation.
Facilities for cremation are available at the Crematorium
provided by the City of London at Manor Park, Little Ilford.
Negotiation continued with adjoining Local Authorities.
(d) Mortuary Provision, Inquests, etc.
A Coroner's Court, Mortuary (with special provision for
infectious disease cases) and a post mortem room is provided by
your Council at Queen's Road Cemetery.
Mortuary and post mortem facilities are now fully adequate.
During the year, the number of inquests and post mortems
were:—
Walthamstow Others Total
Inquests only 8 38 46
Post Mortems only 122 245 367
Post Mortems and Inquests 17 30 47