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of work and sessions were held at the Town Hall for those
Council employees who were eligible The response from
office staff was 100%, but from outside workers it was
extremely poor
The 10 year scheme for Clean Air in the district,
which was launched in 1957 proceeded smoothly. An ambitious
exhibition was staged at the Town Fete, when a large number
of people viewed different types of fuel burning unseasonably
in demonstration grates, a model showing how fog is
produced and dispelled, and other objects of interests
Public Health Inspectors and representatives of the out
side bodies concerned with Clean Air were present to give
advice and explanations as required.
In 1954 a five year programme for the clearance of unfit
houses in the district was begun. The legal part of
the programme was completed in 1958, but there is always a
delay before unfit property is actually demolished or closed
and one or two houses are still occupied. There has been
excellent co operation between the Estates and Public
Health departments, and all families displaced during the
clearance programme were offered other dwellings by the
Council. During the 5 years, a few more houses have become
unfit, and will be dealt with in a similar way.
There have been some staff changes during the year
but the work has proceeded smoothly and I should like to
thank all the members of the department for their willing
co operation I wish to acknowledge the work of the printing
section during the year and especially in the preparation
of this report and to place on record my appreciation
of the support given by the members of the public Health
Committee.
I am, Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
V. SHAW.
Medical Officer of Health.
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