[Report 1961] / Medical Officer of Health, Arundel Borough.

  • Arundel (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1961
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Credit: [Report 1961] / Medical Officer of Health, Arundel Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Bats and Mice Destruction The West Sussex (Infestation Control) No. 2 Workable Area Coramittee set up in 1944 has continued to meet regularly in Littlehampton, the Public Health Inspector being representative of the Borough on this Conimitteeo 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 were discovered and dealt with. It was not found necessarj’ to report any infestations during the year to either the Agricultural Executive Committee or the West Sussex Rivers Board. Council properties are regularly treated as a precautionary measure, The part-time Rodent Operator attended a refresher training course arranged by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. Pet Animals Act, 1931 There are no such premises licensed within the Borough. Rag, Flock & Other Filling Materials Act, 1951 No premises in the district are registered under this Act. Schools Both Schools in the Borough now have modern sanitary facilities and no alterations were effected 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 and Carbide Nine licences for the storage of petroleum spirit were issued during 1961, and 13 visits of inspection were made for this purpose. The storage arrangements of the applicants were found to be satisfactory. (a) Garage premises for re-sale 4 (b) Commercial and Agriculture consumers (not for re-sale) 5 ~18'