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During the year 1962, 35,600 paper towels, (24 800 in Brentford, 10.800 in
Chiswick), were issued and, 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
3,584 of these towels were also used This is a steep rise on the figures for
former years for paper towels and it has been necessary to terminate the use
of linen towels in favour of paper towels, therefore, a further substantial
increase in paper towels is anticipated next year.
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 have been received from the Middlesex County Council on samples of
water taken by their Officers during the year from points on the River Brent
between Wembley and Brentford High Street Although the majority of the samples
taken early in the year were found to be satisfactory, subsequent ones, with
two exceptions, were not good.
The water is not clear and there is evidence of oil entering the river.
Mechanical tugs and oil driven barges ply the river daily and their motors inevitably
cause more turbulence in the water than did the quiet passage of the
horse drawn boats of years gone by.
There has been no evidence of any accidental pollution of the river nor
has it been found necessary to take action during the year against any person
using the River Brent for unauthorised discharge of sewage or trade effluents.
STREET TRADING
Certain prescribed areas in the district have been allocated for streettrading
purposes There were 22 Street Trading sites and during 1962, 20 visits
were paid to these sites to verify hygienic conditions.
31 hawkers of food were registered with the Council.
CANAL BOATS
Number of boats on register:-
Motor propelled boats 89
Other boats 406
MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF COUNCIL STAFF
The following medical examinations of Council staff were carried out during
1962:-
No. of examinations for entry into the Superannuation Scheme , 50
No. of examinations following expiration of sick leave 4
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