[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brentford and Chiswick].

  • Brentford and Chiswick (England). Borough Council.
Date:
[1955?]
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Credit: [Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brentford and Chiswick]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    FREE WASHING FACILITIES IN PUBLIC CONVENIENCES Facilities for free handwashing are available in Kew Bridge (Ladies'), Kew Bridge (Men's), High Road (Men's) and Turnham Green (Ladies ) Public Conveniences, paper hand towels and liquid soap in tilting dispensers being available in each, During 1954, 5 400 paper towels were issued showing a much improved use of the service. In addition, those who preferred linen hand towels and tablet soap were able to hire these at a cost of 3d each, and in the same conveniences 7,582 of these towels were also used, In the one convenience in the Borough (Market Place Men s and Ladies ) where free washing facilities are not yet available, 174linen towels were supplied for use RIVER POLLUTION During the year reports were received regularly from the Officers of the Middlesex County Council regarding the condition of the River Brent, as ascertained from samples taken at two points, one near its entry into Brentford and Chiswick and one near its outfall into the River Thames On the whole the results were more satisfactory than during the previous year. In addition, when samples taken from the river indicated that particular sites were showing an increase of pollution the source was ascertained and action was taken by the Borough Council Officers in conjunction with those of the Middlesex County Council in order that the sources of offence should be abolished. Serious pollution in Workhouse Dock at the mouth of the river which had given cause for anxiety for some years was finally removed by the closing of this dock for residential purposes, and the removal of derelict barges and houseboats at times occupied by human beings was in progress at the close of the year. STREET TRADING Certain prescribed areas in the district are allocated for street trading purposes, and are frequently visited to ensure that they are 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 food stuffs. CANAL BOATS Number of boats on register:- Motor propelled boats 94 Other boats 406 63