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The scale of charges for cesspool emptying is now as follows:—
(a) Existing cesspools at private properties erected before 1st
April, 1958 — 10/- per load for the first 12 loads in any year
and thereafter 15/- per load for all additional loads in the
same year.
(b) Cesspools constructed on or after 1st April, 1958 and before
31st March, 1959 at newly erected properties — a standard
charge of 15/- per load.
(c) Cesspools constructed on or after 1st April, 1959 at newly
erected properties — a standard charge of 25/- per load.
(d) Cesspools at commercial premises — 25/- per load.
RIVERS AND STREAMS
The only water courses in the District are those provided by
the intermittent Bourne flows. These present no difficulties apart
from occasional rat infestation along the banks.
INSPECTION OF THE DISTRICT
It is the statutory duty of a Public Health Inspector to inspect
and have a thorough knowledge of the sanitary circumstances of
his district in order that action can be taken if necessary to abate
conditions that give rise to nuisance or are prejudicial to health.
Over the years the character of this work has changed
materially, reflecting the higher standards of living and nutrition
that are now being enjoyed by the majority of the population.
Gross nuisances and general insanitary conditions are the exception
rather than the rule although occasionally houses occupied by old,
infirm or mentally sick persons demand action to remedy such
conditions.
One such case is illustrated in this report but with the combined
efforts of health, welfare and voluntary bodies, rehabilitation
was successfully achieved.
Under the following headings comment is made on particular
aspects of the work, concluding with a summary of the complaints
received, visits made, notices served, works carried out and defects
remedied during the year.
Camping Sites
The Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act, 1960
confers on Local Authorities additional powers for the control of
caravan sites and apart from improved planning powers it provides
for a system of site licensing to be administered by district councils.
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