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PART 4
REPORT
OF
THE CHIEF PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTOR
1961
TO THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE COULSDON
AND PURLEY URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen,
I have the pleasure to submit herewith a report on the work
of the Public Health Inspectors for the year 1961.
In addition to normal statutory duties, the calls on the department
for advice and assistance on environmental health matters
were fully maintained during the year as will be seen from the
statistics recorded in the body of this report.
The work of the department was, however, somewhat disorganised
during the summer by the occurrence of a serious fire
which put the office accommodation out of use for a period of
about six months.
Fortunately, although damaged by smoke and fumes, the
records were saved almost intact, and with the goodwill of the staff
and the willing assistance of other departments of the Council,
temporary quarters were improvised almost at once. With a lapse
of only two days the services of the department were again made
available to the public.
In May, another serious flooding incident occurred at Purley
Corner with the attendant food spoilage and necessary cleansing
operations to which we have become accustomed with this recurring
problem. It is a relief to record therefore that with the Minister's
decision on the new sewer becoming known towards the end of the
year, we appear to be in sight of a permanent cure for this long
standing nuisance.
In concluding this introduction to the report, I should like to
express my appreciation of the support given to me by the Chairman
and members of the Public Health Committee, the friendly
co-operation of Dr. J. B. Morwood, Medical Officer of Health, and
the most willing assistance of all my colleagues in the department.
I am, Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
W. HAWORTH,
Chief Public Health Inspector.
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