[Report 1915] / Medical Officer of Health, Cheltenham (Union) R.D.C.

  • Cheltenham (England). Rural District Council.
Date:
1915
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Credit: [Report 1915] / Medical Officer of Health, Cheltenham (Union) R.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    There is now no Veterinary Inspection of herds, a retrograde step, which in my opinion is to be regretted, as much good was demonstrably done during such time as the Council sanctioned such Inspections. There has been no alteration of Sewerage or Water Systems. Occasional water supplies have been analysed, and the supplies under the control of the Council have been satis- factory. Epidemic disease led to more disinfection of houses. The need of a disinfector under the control of the Council for big beddings, &c., makes itself more felt. No further bye-laws have been made. After a Public Meeting at Prestbury it was determined to continue the ash and refuse collection in that parish by private contract not under the control of the Council. It remains to be seen whether the result will for long prove to be satisfactory. Schools have been in every case inspected and some necessary improvements pointed out to the managers and undertaken. There have been and still are in the District 3 buildings adapted and used for Military Hospitals. The Racecourse Hospital at Prestbury, with accommodation for 120 and upwards, needed further extension of the sewage disposal system. This has been under- taken by the Military Authorities. Leck- hampton Court, with accommodation for 70
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