[Report 1938] / Medical Officer of Health, Richmond (Yorkshire) Borough.

  • Richmond (North Yorkshire, England). Borough Council.
Date:
1938
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Credit: [Report 1938] / Medical Officer of Health, Richmond (Yorkshire) Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    With regard to the unsatisfactory features :— 1. No Public Mortuary. Negotiations are taking place with the Com¬ mittee of the ATctoria Hospital with a view to extending the Mortuary there for public requirements. 2. Shortage of Houses (u) for aged people; (6) a further number of 3 bedroom-type houses is required to relieve overcrowding. 3. No Public Abattoir. Steps should be taken by the Council to consider the adoption of % Public Abattoir. Complaints are continually being made, although strict observance is being given to existing pri¬ vate slaughter houses, which unfortunately practically adjoin residential property. The substitution of a public establishment under Municipal control for the private slaughter houses in the Borough would facilitate inspection, protect the animals and do away with a perpetual sanitary nuisance. As indicted in my last year’s Report, the Old Paper Mill, which is now in a very dilapidated state, could be utilised to further advantage. The area occupied by the above, together with the surrounding land, is approxi¬ mately 10 acres, and has a southern aspect. There is a large dwelling house which could easily be converted into three flats. I would like to see the whole of the Old Paper Mill demolished, and would recommend the site be utilised for:—- 1. A Public Abattoir. 2\ A Mortuary. 3. A Refuse Destructor. This would be a good step towards “Centralisation,” which should be the motto of every Council. The whole area is owned by the Corporation, who could house their employees in the flats aforementioned.