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5
Clean Air Act
Your Council took prompt action under this Act with special reference to Smoke
Control Areas and the Borough's first Smoke Control Area will come into operation on
the 1st October, 1958 A full report on this is given in the body of my report but
as the Ministry of Housing and Local Government's Memorandum on Smoke Control Areas
so well says:-
"The establishment of smoke control areas will necessarily be gradual
it will need to be undertaken in stages, over a period of years in the larger
towns Progress will be governed by the supply of smokeless fuels the rate
at which appliances can be converted or replaced and the rate at which local
authorities are able to formulate and carry through their smoke control
plans. Above all, progress:- and indeed the whole success of the operation
will depend upon public support: upon people5 s understanding of the
problems involved, and their readiness to co-operate in smoke control
measures "
Food Hygiene
The year 1957 was the first complete year of working of the provisions of the Pood
Hygiene Regulations and there is evidence of the general improved conditions of food
handlers, of standards of premises and of equipment Much has been done and much
remains to be done
The Rent Act
The year saw the coming into operation of the Rent Act, a highly controversial
measure and also of the Housing Act, 1957.
Care of the Elderly
This work which is co ordinated by the Old People's Welfare Committee and
Voluntary Associations is constantly expanding and extending its scope. Loneliness
is still one of the big problems of old age. The increased numbers of Luncheon Clubs
has contributed to the well being of those who attend regularly There is the closest
co operation between the voluntary agencies the local medical practitioners and the
Public Health Department in relation to the medical and social needs of the elderly and
I would take this opportunity of thanking the Fulham medical practitioners and the
voluntary agencies for the splendid co-operation they have given
Personal services
Information regarding the London County Council Services has been kindly supplied
by Dr B E A Sharpe the Divisional Medical Officer and I am indebted to Dr. F. A.
Nash Medical Director of the South West Mass X Ray Service for his report on the Mass
Radiography Unit and to Dr H C Price Chest Physician, Fulham Chest Clinic, for
permission to quote from his Annual Report I should like to place on record the
continuing cordial relationships regarding these services
Disinfestation Unit
The creation of a small Disinfestation Unit has made it more convenient and
expedited treatment for those who require this service.