[Report 1953] / Medical Officer of Health, Amblecote U.D.C.

  • Amblecote (England). Urban District Council.
Date:
1953
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Credit: [Report 1953] / Medical Officer of Health, Amblecote U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    No Ice Cream is manufactured in your area. 14 premises are registered for storage and sale thereof. They each have suitable Conservators.” The premises comprise 11 Shops, 1 Cafe, 1 Sports Pavilion, 1 Public House. The model Bye-laws of the Ministry of Food for securing the observance of sanitary and cleanly conditions and practices in the Handling, Wrapping and Delivery of Food sold or intended for sale for human consumption were adopted and came into operation on 11th September, 1950. They are generally well observed. There is no market nor stalls for street trading. Unsound Food The only food found to be unsound and unfit for human con- sumption was 15ilbs. Tinned Ham of German Origin. It was surrendered and returned to the wholesalers to be dealt with in accordance with the recommendations of the Ministry of Food. Prevention of Damage by Pests The following premises have been treated for infestations of Rats and Mice, viz. :—Factories 4, Hospital 1, Dwelling Houses 7, Refuse Tips 2. Regular quarterly treatment is recommended for Factories. Infestation at factories usually arises from indifferent disposal of waste food and at dwelling houses from keeping fowls. The work generally is carried out by an “ Operator ” employed by Brierley Hill Urban District Council by arrangement with Mr. H. J. Parker, Chief Sanitary Inspector. His assistance is appreciated. A charge to cover the cost of treatment is made in respect of premises other than Dwelling Houses. It has not been necessary to treat the Sewers. Previous tests proved definitely negative. Smoke and Atmospheric Pollution Excessive omissions of smoke were observed from three factory chimney stacks. At one works the' trouble has been overcome by changing to electricity for power. Considerable time and thought has been given in an endeavour to permanently cure the trouble at the other two. An experiment is being made with a new type of furnace door in one instance and in the other an expert is being called in from the Ministry of Fuel and Power to advise on the means of overcoming the trouble. Both Firms are anxious to prevent the nuisance. Pet Animals Act, 1951 One licence only has been issued. It was in respect of “ Goldfish ” kept for sale. An application for renewal is not anticipated. I am, Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, HAROLD PIPER, June, 1954. Sanitary Inspector.