[Report 1944] / Medical Officer of Health, Bridlington (Union) R.D.C.

  • Bridlington (England). Rural District Council. nb2013014631.
Date:
1944
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Credit: [Report 1944] / Medical Officer of Health, Bridlington (Union) R.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Health Department, Town Hall, Bridlington. To the Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors, Borough of Bridlington. ’Mr. Mayor and Gentlemen, I have the honour to submit the Annual Report on the Health Services for the year 1944. First, may I record my thanks to Dr. P. D. H. Chapman for his services as Acting Medical Officer of Health for the Borough from the outbreak of war in September, 1939, to 31st May, 1944, on my return to duty from service with H.M. Forces. The Borough during these years shows many scars from enemy air raid activity, the casualty figures of 27 killed would suggest that the town had been extremely fortunate when comparison is made with the amount of damage inflicted. The First Aid Services under the direction of Dr. A. E. Whitehead have worked efficiently and well and deserve great credit from us all. The major problems affecting the progress of Public Health in this Borough have received the consideration of the Council and it is hoped that with the termination of hostilities in Europe an early start will be made towards their accomplishment. 1. Sewerage System*—The need for reconstruction of the existing system has long been recognised and the Council has now resolved to proceed with this work on approval by the Ministry of Health. The various works necessary are estimated to cost approximately £400,000 to complete. 2. Housing*—During the war years housing has necessarily been neglected. It is estimated that about 350 houses in the Borough are unfit for habitation under the standards of the Housing Acts and will have to be dealt with in slum clearance schemes. 3. —Camping Sites*—Firm action by the Council will be necessary to control these festering sores. At present rules governing the granting of licences seem to be only observed in their breach. I take this opportunity of thanking the Members of the Committee for their valuable assistance and support, and have pleasure in recording my grateful thanks to every member of the staffs of the Health and other Departments for their co-operation and assistance. I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, E. T. COLVILLE, Medical Officer of Health.