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Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act, 1960.
One licence authorising land to be used as a site for a caravan
for a limited period of time expired during 1967.
The number of site licences operating at 31st December, 1967,
was five, and the permitted number of caravans, including those kept
on two sites occupied by members of the Showmen's Guild, was 41.
Sixty-three visits were made to sites during the year.
From time to time itinerant caravans were found to be parked
on unauthorised sites and as the result of visits, the occupiers were
persuaded to remove their vehicles.
CONCLUSION
It is hoped that this Report reflects the good standard which has
been maintained and the variety of work which has been covered by
the Public Health Inspectors, Technical Assistants and clerical staff.
On 1st January, 1967, there were three vacancies for District
Public Health Inspectors. During 1967 one further Inspector left,
having obtained an appointment elsewhere, and two Inspectors were
appointed, leaving a deficiency at the end of the year of two. In
addition two Inspectors gave notice during December of their intention
to leave the Department early in 1968.
During the year one Pupil qualified as a Public Health Inspector
and it is pleasing to record that he was awarded a 'Travelling Scholarship'
(£50) by the Governors of the South East London Technical
College. Two additional Pupils were appointed, making four in
training at the end of the year.
My thanks are due to the staff for the extra effort required of
them in maintaining coverage of those districts in the Borough where
there was no Inspector and, at the same time, ensuring a 100% meat
inspection service at the slaughterhouse.
G. H. COCKELL
Chief Public Health Inspector.
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