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Abatement of Statutory Nuisances
There was a small rise in the number of complaints investigated during 1963. The
majority of these complaints related to defects in dwellings and in most instances it
was possible to secure remedial steps by informal action.
In 246 instances, however, it was necessary to take action under Part III of the
Public Health Act, 1936, for the abatement of nuisances. Legal proceedings were
instituted in 17 cases and abatement orders were made in 4 of these. In the remaining
cases the work was completed before the matter reached the Court. In one instance a
fine of £5 was imposed and altogether 31 guineas costs were awarded.
Cleansing and Disinfecting
The cleansing and disinfection station is sited at the Refuse Disposal Works, and
as well as the disinfecting apparatus itself, there are baths provided for verminous
persons who need to be disinfested.
The disinfectors are also responsible for the collections and deliveries of
laundry service for the incontinent aged. This service, which the Council is enabled
to provide under its powers to cleanse articles given by the Public Health Act, is one
that has earned an increasing gratitude from the public since its inception.
Sheets and soiled garments are rough rinsed and disinfected by the householder and
placed in string bags for collection. Theyare laundered at St. Ann's Hospital
laundry and collected and returned. The service in twice weekly, and at any one time
there may be up to two dozen elderly persons on the list.
Summary of Disinfection Work during 1963
Rooms disinfected after occurrence of infectious disease or death 13
Bedding disinfected after occurrence of infectious disease or death 23
Library Books disinfected 121
Drying out wet bedding, carpets etc. caused by burst pipes 20
Second hand clothing sent abroad Parcels 2
Baths for Verminous Persons (Males 16)
(Females 6)
(Children 2) Total number of baths 56