[Report 1909] / Medical Officer of Health, Tipton U.D.C.

  • Tipton (England : Parish). Urban District Council.
Date:
1909
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Credit: [Report 1909] / Medical Officer of Health, Tipton U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    previously have caused much inconvenience, but I am pleased to say this has been entirely removed and we have now a public building which is up to date in every respect, and I believe the Scheme has given entire satisfaction. A good improvement has also been carried out at the top of Owen Street and Factory Road and every one must admit that it has been well worth the money spent upon it. The Council have also applied for a loan for a Caretaker’s House at the rear of the Public Offices, and also for laying down a small Tarred Macadam Plant at the Gas Works, both of which will be found very advantageous; and I am hoping that both of these schemes will be in hand very shortly, and that I shall be able to improve the condition of our roads during the present year. It has been unfortunate that the Local Government Board have taken so long to consider our appli¬ cation for this loan, as my object was to have had this Plant finished before the end of the year, so that we could have prepared a large quantity of Tarred Macadam, and had some ready for laying down by May or June this year, but the delay has quite prevented this, and I am afraid that very little will be actually laid down during this year. We have also completed the remaining portion of the pitching round the Park Lake, and everyone will admit that this is a great improvement. The work should have been done in this manner in the first instance. There is also a scheme on hand for improving and covering in the Brook-course at Great Bridge, and if this can be done it will effect a much needed improvement. The great event of the year, and, in fact, a notable event in the history of Tipton, was undoubtedly the visit of Princess Marie Louise of Schleswig-Holstein to open the Nurses’ Home. I think Tipton did itself credit on that day, and everyone seemed willing and eager to give a helping hand to make the day a memorable one. The scene at the Park at night during the display of fireworks was a very pretty one, and proved what an ideal spot it was for a similar display in the future. I am, Yours sincerely, Wm. H. JUKES, Engineer and Surveyor.