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to deter the offenders, huge gaps appeared in it within a few days. There
are, of course, ordinances on the subject: Byelaws were superceded by
the Litter Act and the Civic Amenities Act increased the penalties still
further; but enforcement, without special staff, is not easy. The solution
must lie in a complete change of public attitude; but the question of how
this can be brought about remains unanswered.
Public
Conveniences
The public continue to make good use of the 22 public conveniences
in the borough and there were the usual, very welcome, compliments
about the high standards of cleanliness maintained. An increase in the
consumption of soap and paper towels indicates that more people than
ever are taking advantage of the free facilities; and it is pleasing to
report that in this sector at least vandalism has not been a serious problem
in 1969.
Public
Baths

Due to the inadequate depth of water, the 3-metre diving boards were
removed from both pools at the High Road in the interests of safety. A
similor board will be removed from the Open Air Pool in 1970, for the
same reason.
The arrangement whereby the swimming pools were open in the
mornings on Bank Holidays (Christmas excepted) continued and is now
permanent.
It was necessary to carry out minor remedial works which involvea
draining the pool at Fullwell Cross in January and the swimming pool
was closed from the 6th January and reopened on the 3rd February. The
public were notified by an announcement in the local press. A further
closure was necessary at Fullwell Cross in order to carry out repairs to
the chlorination equipment in August 1969. On each occasion the private
baths and vapour section were not affected and were open as usual to
the public.