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REPORT OF THE CHIEF PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTOR
P.E.KINTON. M.R.S.H., M.A.P.H.I.
I have the pleasure of reporting upon the work of the Environmental
Health Section of the Department during 1966.
The year was one of consolidation following the amalgamation of the
three districts in April 1965 and although there were a number of staff
changes and shoutages, the work of the department has been maintained
and continuity secured by the efforts of the more senior members of the
staff. It is fair to say that a sense of unity and spirit of
Co-operation has now been achieved which equals that of the smaller
departments of the former Authorities,
As in the previous year emphasis has been upon securing clean air,
clean food, improved conditions and facilities in houses and better
working conditions in offices and shops.
From the report it will be seen that further progress has been
made to make the Borough smoke free by 1978 and the North Sea gas finds
should make a valuable contribution to the resources available for this
work to continue.
Whilst the general standard of food handling is improving.
vigilance has to be maintained in the inspection of meat and other food
and in the general hygiene of kitchens. The failure of retailers to
code their goods and secure adequate stock rotation has resulted in
unsound food being shod and subsequent prosecutions. This simple
measure in the interests of retailer and consumer cannot be over emphasized.
Legislation has been introduced which will require higher
standards of food handling by stall-holders and street traders and the
decision of the Council to provide improved facilities at the Ancient
Market is welcomed.