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There are no free washing facilities available at the Edensor Road "Ladies"
and Men"s" nor at the Turnham Green "Men" s" conveniences.
In one other convenience in the Borough - Market Place "Men's and Ladies",
free washing facilities are not available as there is no longer an attendant
but it is still kept open weekdays and Sundays from 7.0 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).
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 1959 were not good, there is evidence of increasing
pollution from the higher reaches, and also the amount of oil being permitted
to enter the river is visibly increasing. There seems little doubt that the
increasing substitution of mechanical tugs for horses and the increasing number
of oil driven barges is having a very harmful effect on the River.
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 1959, 44 medical examinations of candidates for Council employment
and one special examination for retirement on grounds of permanent ill-health
were carried out.
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