[Report 1964] / Medical Officer of Health, Benfleet U.D.C., Canvey Island U.D.C., Rayleigh U.D.C., Rochford R.D.C. (South East Essex).

  • Benfleet (England). Urban District Council.
Date:
1964
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Credit: [Report 1964] / Medical Officer of Health, Benfleet U.D.C., Canvey Island U.D.C., Rayleigh U.D.C., Rochford R.D.C. (South East Essex). Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Till' ('an\'r\' Island ( luiiuil issui'd lii'cncrs (included in table on prex’iuus page) lor bulk petroleum storage; one being lor 170,400 tons and the other for 18,128,000 gallons. Inspections of these large over- ground tank installations iin'olved statii- water areas, sprinkler systems and lire retaining areas. Also, a further 30 \-isits were made under the Methane Order to the Methane Installation of the North Thames (las Ifoard at ('anve\' Island the enlargement of which was completed during the \’ear. riie necessary licence was issued on 1st August 19(44. Pet Attimah Act, 1951 Licences respecting the keeping of pets for sale under the above .\et were i.ssued during the vear as follows:—BenHeet ILL). 3; Ravleigh r.l). 2; and Rochford R.l)'. 3. Public Health Inspections A summary of the 15,0(48 inspections and \dsits carried out by the Public Health Inspectors of the four Districts will be found in Table 6 of Appendix A. Pest Control (a) Rats and Mice In the Benfleet area 1(45 complaints concerning rats and mice were received during 1964 and 665 visits and inspections made. Infestations at Canvev Island necessitated 52 visits and inspections. At Ravleigh 115 premises were treated on account of rat and mice infestations. In the Rochford Rural District 114 minor infestations of rats and mice were notified and 487 inspections of various premises were made. Pre-packed bait for householders’ use is provided free of charge. (b) Brown-tail Moth Control measures against this pest at Canvey Island continued during the year, necessitating 89 visits and inspections. Through experi- ence, long-standing residents have become familiar with the problem and in general co-operate well, but the influx of immigrant residents from other areas who find it hard to appreciate the whole problem, makes effective control a little more difficult. (c) General In the Benfleet area 86 \u.sits and inspections were made during the vear in respect of \’arious other pests. Similarlv 80 visits were made at Can\'ey Island and eight at Rochford. Mosquitoes are quite a problem in these areas, particularly at ('an\'ey Island where a good deal of work is done in s]iraying with D.D.T. Establishments for Massage or Special Treatment During the year the Essex County Council, on the recommendation of the District Councils, issued four licences to chiropodists practising in Benfleet, Canvey Island, Rayleigh and Rochford areas. One chiropodist in Benfleet ceased to practise and the licence was not renewed.