[Report 1964] / Medical Officer of Health, Mold U.D.C.

  • Mold (Wales). Urban District Council.
Date:
1964
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Credit: [Report 1964] / Medical Officer of Health, Mold U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Moveable Dwellings. There are no licensed sites within the area. The pos- sibility of acquiring a suitable small site for tourists has not been abandoned and it is hoped that in 1965 it may be pos- sible to do something about it. Public Conveniences. It has been a continual struggle throughout the year to maintain the conveniences in Earl Road up to the original high standard. The free hand washing facilities along with hot and cold water and paper towels are much appreciated by the majority of persons. There still remain, however, a few people who seem unable to resist drawing and writing on paintwork or damaging or stealing small fittings. The Grosvenor Street conveniences were provided with wash hand basins and a supply of cold water. It is intended to put in a supply of hot water during 1965. The artificial lighting is now kept on from dusk to dawn every day and although this no doubt is one of the reasons for so much damage, it is appreciated by some members of the public. Offensive Trades. Conditions at the tripe boiling factory remain satisfactory and no complaints were received during the year. A reduced number of complaints were received about noxious smells coming from the fat-melting and gut-scrap- ing works. An odour masking chemical is added to the fat and this helps considerably in overcoming nuisances. Efforts to keep fly breeding to a minimum continued and were reasonably satisfactory. Damage by Pests Act, 1949. The Rodent Operator spends a little over half of his time each week on rodent work, the remainder of his time is oc- cupied on looking after the conveniences, drainage work, etc. Charges for treatments carried out in business premises were discontinued during the year and as a consequence the Rodent Operator discovered a number of minor infestations which had previously escaped our notice. Test baiting of 10 % of all sewer manholes again proved that the sewers were virtually free from rat infestation. In all 308 premises were treated during the year for rats and mice.