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During the year 1958, 9,900 paper towels were issued. This service has not
been so well used this year as nearly 2,000 fewer appear to have been taken than
in 1957. In addition those who preferred linen hand towels and tablet soap
were able to hire these at a cost of 3d. In the same conveniences 5,163 of these
towels were also used.
In one other convenience in the Borough - Market Place "Men's and Ladies'",
free washing facilities are not available. There is no longer an attendant at
this convenience, but it is still kept open weekdays and Sundays from 70 a.m.
to 8.0 p.m. pending demolition. This convenience is planned to be demolished
in connection with the plan for the redevelopment of the High Street (east of
the Courthouse) but it is understood that negotiations are in progress for the
acquisition of another site in the rear of Thanet House on the west side of the
Courthouse.
There are no free washing facilities available at the Edensor Road "Ladies'
and Men's" nor at the Turnham Green "Men's" conveniences.
RIVER POLLUTION
Reports continued to be received every three months from the Officers of
Middlesex County Council regarding the condition of the River Brent. Samples
were taken at points along the stream from Wembley to Brentford High Street;
the two sampling points in the Borough being at Gallows Bridge and Brentford
High Street.
The results of sampling in 1958 were fairly satisfactory, improving towards
the end of the year.
No action was required to be taken against persons using the River Brent
for unauthorised discharge of sewage or trade effluents during the year.
STREET TRADING
Certain prescribed areas in the district were allocated for street trading
purposes, and were frequently visited to ensure that they were being maintained
in good condition and in accordance with the Bye-laws.
Visits were also paid to the premises of street hawkers who deal in foodstuffs.
CANAL BOATS
Number of boats on register:-
Motor propelled boats 89
Other boats 406
MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF COUNCIL STAFF
During 1958, 52 medical examinations of candidates for Council employment
were carried out. It was decided during the year that X-ray examination of the
chest should become part of the routine medical examination for new entrants to
the service -no candidates were found to have abnormal chest symptoms. Pour
special examinations were carried out for retirement on grounds of permanent
illhealth or on expiration of sick leave entitlement.
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