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REPORT OF THE CHIEF SANITARY INSPECTOR FOR THE
YEAR 1953.
STAFF.
Once again the department has been hit by changes in personnel
and staff shortage. At the end of the year we were three inspectors
below establishment strength. It is hoped that the new year will bring
with it the required personnel to enable the work to proceed on a
routine basis.
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA.
Statistical tables showing the work of the sanitary inspectors
are set oat in the appendix.
The year produced fewer complaints than in the previous year,
the number being 1,474 as compared with 1,615 in 1952.
There has been difficulty in coping with the many duties owing
to staff shortage. This is reflected in the statistical tables.
Complaints were investigated without delay and where necessary,
action taken.
The statistical tables set out in the appendix show the number
and type of inspections made, the number of notices served, and
compliances therewith.
At the commencement of the year there were two properties
referred for default action under the nuisance section of the Public
Health Act 1936. An additional 30 were added during the year, making
a total of 32 properties which were dealt with as follows :—
30 repaired by owners
2 remaining outstanding
In addition to the above work, in one instance work was carried
out by the Borough Engineer in default of the owner in accordance
with the provisions of Section 45 of the Public Health Act.
Rainfall.
During the year rain fell on 213 days with a rainfall for the year
of 19.68 inches compared with 20.13 inches for the previous year.
water supply.
The whole of the water supplied to domestic dwellings is drawn
from the main supply of the South Essex Waterworks Company.
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