[Report 1923] / Medical Officer of Health, Norham & Islandshires R.D.C.

  • Norham and Islandshires (England). Rural District Council.
Date:
1923
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Credit: [Report 1923] / Medical Officer of Health, Norham & Islandshires R.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    ANNUAL REPORT OF SANITARY INSPECTOR for tl>e Year 192^ Miss Greet and Gentlemen, I beg to report that during the year ended 31st December, 1923, periodical visits of inspection have been made to various parts of the District. During this period no statutory notices have been issued. Informal notices have been issued, drawing attention to various in¬ sanitary matters. I have also given verbal intimations to those responsible for choked drains, ashpits cleaning, etc., such instruc¬ tions were well attended to. Conditions of Dwelling Houses.—Along with the Medical Officer of Health, I have made inspections of dwelling-houses throughout the District, and reports have, from time to time, been submitted. The Medical Officer is dealing with this matter in his Report. The principal defects found were dampness, want of light, and ventilation. In many of the older houses these defects are worse, and, in most cases, considerable alterations and expenditure would be necessary to make them healthy and comfortable for the occupiers. It is to be hoped that as matters become more stabilised, extensive repairs and reconstruction will be carried out. Plans.-—Plans for the erection, alteration, and improvements of buildings have been submitted to, and passed by the Council:— Alterations, 2 cottages, Holy Island ; bungalow at Holy Island • alterations at Norham Boathouse ; 2 bungalows at Donaldson’s Lodge ; 1 bungalow at Cornhill ; additions to Ancroft North Aloor Farm House ; Manager’s house. Middle hcremerston ; bungalow at Greenlawalls; plan ot lay-out of building site at Grove Park, Tweedmouth ; plan of piggeries, Hornclifie ; and A'ashhouse at Norham. During the year building activity has been greater than at any time din ing the last few years. W’a^i'ER wSupPLiES. — During the year the water supiilies from s})rings, wells, and other sources have remained gccd.