[Report 1969] / Medical Officer of Health, Arundel Borough.

  • Arundel (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1969
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Credit: [Report 1969] / Medical Officer of Health, Arundel Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Swimming Pools The Corporation's open air swimming pool, opened in July, I960, and known as the Fitzalan Pool is on land presented by the Duke of Norfolk and incorporates the main pool, a childrens' paddling pool, cafe and grass and sun bathing picnic areas„ Both pools are supplied with mains water which is circulated, filtered, chlorinated and aerated through cascades„ During term time the pool was used by twelve local schools for instructional and recreational purposes0 Samples of the pool water taken for bacteriological examination were reported upon as being of the highest standard of purity,. Rats and Mice Destruction Matters regarding rodent control are dealt with by the Council's part-time Rodent Operator,, As a result of independant investigations, block control and complaints received, only a few minor infestations needed attention,. Council properties are regularly treated as a precautionary measure„ Schools No alterations were carried out to the sanitary facilities at either of the Schools during the year. Mortuary The Corporation own and maintain a mortuary which is situated in Ford Road adjoining the Cemetery,, The building is well equipped and kept in a satisfactory condition,. Petroleum Acts Eleven licences for the storage of petroleum spirit were issued during 1969« Fifteen visits of inspection were made, and the storage arrangements of the applicants were found to be satisfactory,, The premises licensed were as follows ; (a) Garages for resale 5 (b) Commercial and Agricultural consumers (Not for resale) 6 Pet Animals Act, 1951 There are no such premises licenced within the Borough Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act, 1951° No premises in the district are registered under this Act„ Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act, 1963 The following information was supplied to the Ministry of Labour on Form 0SR„l4, concerning the administration of this Act for the year ended 31st December, 1969 s