[Report 1970] / Medical Officer of Health, Liskeard R.D.C.

  • Liskeard (England). Rural District Council.
Date:
1970
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Credit: [Report 1970] / Medical Officer of Health, Liskeard R.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Sewerage During 1970 the Council was able to re-commence sewerage schemes and tenders were obtained for the villages of Henwood and Trevelmond and work commenced there. From a public health point of view the village of Trevelmond has caused concern, since piped water was brought there in the late 1950's, as septic tanks in the village will not operate satisfactorily and several nuisances were constantly re-occurring. With regard to the village of Pclperro, the Consulting Engineers reported that it was necessary to enlarge the length of sewer through the harbour out to the sea outfall. By doing this the proposed development in the Killigarth area could then be brought into the Polperro system and the danger of overloading of the existing village sewers would be mitigated. Tenders were obtained for this and the work commenced late in the year. The second stage of the Polperro improvements will be the installation of a mutrator at the sea outfall and the Council are committed to carry on with this when the first stage is completed. The other village which, from the drainage aspect, creates public health nuisances is the village of Golberdon. In this case there are several cottages, which do not have adequate gardens to install septic tanks or for that matter to dispose of the contents of bucket closets or sullage water. It is very distressing to have to tell the residents of Golberdon, year after year, that nothing positive is being done for them. The Council is being held up because of financial restrictions, which are imposed upon it, and over which it has no control. In a similar vein I would comment on the position of Lerryn, where crude sewage continues to be deposited through various sewer outfalls, some of which are close to the banks and which are exposed when the tide is out. Here is another case where the Council is being criticised for the delay in providing sewerage, but which again has been held up by national financial policies. In addition to the schemes mentioned, the Council has a considerable programme for the enlargement of existing works to cope with the ever growing demand of residential development in the various villages throughout its area. Public Conveniences During 1970 it was decided that there was a need for a new large central public convenience in the village of Polperro particularly for Ladies, where a full time female cleaner could be employed. The possibility of obtaining various sites was investigated, but objections were received in respect of all those considered and by the end of the year no suitable site was available. The Council, however, did employ a woman cleaner for the Summer months to clean the Ladies sections of the existing toilets. The National Trust set up a public car park at Lantivet Bay, Lanteglos, and the Council agreed to provide a convenience there during 1971» Without doubt more damage was caused to public conveniences throughout the rural district in 1970 than ever before. It is a sad reflection that a section of the community appear to obtain satisfaction from destroying amenities, which are provided for the use of the public. Most villages in the rural district now have a public convenience and even in inland villages they are considerably used. Public Health Nuisances Less complaints were received during 1970 from residents in the rural district, who live in the proximity of intensive agricultural units. Those complaints which were received came during times when liquid manure was being spread on fields adjacent to the villages. This creates a very vile smell /and is