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SWIMMING BATHS
Visits were made to the three public swimming baths and five school pools
during the period. Twenty-nine samples in 1968 and 19 samples in 1969 of water
were submitted for bacteriological examination. Checks for pH value and free
chlorine were made in appropriate cases. The close co-operation which exists
between the Borough Engineer, the Chief Education Officer and this Department
is much appreciated.
HAIRDRESSERS AND BARBERS
The Council adopted on the 4th April, 1968, the provisions of the Greater
London Council (General Powers) Act 1967 in so far as they relate to the
registration of Hairdresser and Barbers, and fixed the first day of June,
1968, as the appointed day for the purpose of registration in accordance
with Section 21 of the Acta By the end of 1969 135 premises were registered
following inspections to ensure compliance with bye-laws requirements.
MORTUARIES
The Council maintains a mortuary at Cemetary Road, Sutton Common Road,
Sutton, which is equipped with refrigeration storage and facilities for postmortem
examination.
The number of bodies, on all of which autopsies were performed, admitted
during the year was as follows:-
1968 1969
Ambulance removals 66 107
From local hospitals 173 174
From homes within the Borough 271 209
510 490
PUBLIC CONTROL
Work connected with Licensing, Permits and Registrations was transferred
from the Department of the Town Clerk to the Health and Family Services
Department on the 1st July, 1968. The following is a list of Licences,
Permits and Registrations in force at 31st December, 1968 and 1969:-
1968 1969
Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Acts 1963/64
Small Lotteries-Registrations 117 123
Amusement Machines with Prizes-Permits 82 97
Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1958. Licences 6 5
Diseases of Animals (Waste Foods) Order 1957. Licences 18 18
London Government Act 1963. Employment Agency Licences 12 18
Surrey County Council Act 1931 (Part IV)
Establishments for Massage & Special Treatment.
Licences 18 19
Game Act 1831. Game Dealers' Licences 21 19
Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1967
Hairdressers and Barbers Registrations 132 135
Moneylenders Act 1927-Licences 3 3
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