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Swimming Baths
Visits were made to the three public swimming baths and seven school pools
during the period. Twenty-six samples in 1970 of water were submitted for bacteriological
examination. Checks for pH value and free chlorine were made. The close co-operation which
exists between the Borough Engineer, the Chief Education Officer and this department is
much appreciated.
Shops
There were 1,665 shop premises in the Borough and inspections were made during
the year under the Shops Acts and the Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act 1963.
Following the failure of persuasive efforts to induce a local trader to comply with
the Sunday trading restrictions legal proceedings were taken. The Court sympathised with
the trader, who entered a plea of guilty and was fined £1.00. No costs were awarded.
Hairdressers and Barbers
The Council adopted on the 4th April, 1968, the provisions of the Greater London
Council (General Powers) Act 1967 insofar as they relate to the registration of Hairdressers 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 Act. 137 premises were registered. Inspections to
ensure compliance with bye-laws requirements have been made.
Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act 1963
31 premises were registered in accordance with the Act, making the total number
1,372.

Preliminary notices were served relating to non-compliance with the Act in respect
of the following:-
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