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The completion of the programme for the clearance of unfit houses,
the elimination of those aspects of multiple occupation which make this
form of housing substandard, the introduction of more general improvement
areas and progress with those now being developed and action to
secure the improvement and repair of the houses in the Borough.
The raising of the standards of hygienic food handling in manufacturing,
wholesale and retail establishments including date stamping of perishable
foods and clear labelling of products.
The maintenance and improvement of the service to the public in dealing
with pest control and problems of an urgent public health nature by an
extension of the radio control service and the introduction of work
study techniques.
The introduction of a liaison with the National Health Service after
the 1st April, 1974 which will ensure satisfactory protection for the
public in such matters as the investigation and control of infectious
diseases.
Investigate in the Borough the pollutants in the atmosphere from
vehicles, aircraft and combustion processes in addition to the monitoring
of dirt and sulphur dioxide.
Pursue vigorously the policy of securing pollution free rivers and
streams.
In concluding this introduction of the report on the Environmental
Health Section I record my appreciation to the conscientious staff and thank
them for their loyalty at a time of stress, thank the Chief Officers and
colleagues in other departments, especially those who co-operate so well in
the group consisting of an accountant, architect, clerk, engineer, planner,
education and housing officers who work with the department in establishing
General Improvement Areas.
The support of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Members of the Health
Committee and Members of the Council is greatly appreciated.
By the time the next Annual Report is published the Medical Officer of
Health and the doctors, dentists, health visitors, nurses and many of the
personal health service staff will have been absorbed into the National
Health Service. On behalf of the Environmental Health Section, I thank them
for their co-operation and hope that this can continue in the new arrangements
after the 1st April, 1974.
P.E. KINTON.
Chief Public Health Inspector.