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REPORT OF THE CHIEF SANITARY INSPECTOR FOR THE
YEAR 1954
STAFF
In common with the rest of the country the department has
continued to be short of establishment. With the increasing demand
on the services made by changes in legislation and the growing interest
shown in slum clearance and food hygiene, it is unfortunate that
officers available for such duties continue to be in short supply. The
Council is, therefore, to be congratulated upon the appointment of
two Student Sanitary Inspectors who are to be trained in the department
and have undertaken to stay with the Corporation for at least
two years after qualification.
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA
During the year there were 1,075 complaints received compared
with 1,474 in the previous year.
The tables included on page 93a show the type of inspections
made, notices served and the work carried out.
DEFAULT ACTION
Not with standing many complaints by owners that the rent income
is insufficient to provide for proper care and maintenance, local circumstances
have been such that only 26 premises were referred for default,
of these 22 were repaired by the owners before the Corporation
intervened.
RAINFALL
During the year rain fell on 278 days, with a rainfall for the year
of 23.81 inches compared with 96.8 inches in the previous year.
WATER SUPPLY
The whole of the water supply for domestic purposes is drawn
from the main water supply of the South Essex Waterworks Company.
Samples were submitted monthly for bacteriological examination and
twice during the year for chemical examination. The whole of the
samples were reported to be pure and wholesome.
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