[Report 1894] / Medical Officer of Health, Eccles Borough.

  • Eccles (Greater Manchester, England). Borough Council.
Date:
1894
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Credit: [Report 1894] / Medical Officer of Health, Eccles Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    As you are aware it was found necessary in August to make a change in the staff, and a new foreman was appointed. At the same time a number of the men were discharged, and their places filled by more reliable men. I'his process of “ weeding ” had the desired effect, and the whole department now works very smoothly. I never receive any complaints about the conduct of the men, and never find them other than willing to carry out any instructions given them. The staff now consists of foreman, twelve labourers, and two tip-men, a reduction of two compared with the earlier part of the year. The number of loads to be ‘ got out ’ is a fixed one : 7 per day for 5 days, and 4 for the sixth ; a total of 39 loads per gang per week. It is very satisfactory to note the considerable increase in the number of ashtubs now in use. At the end of 1893 there were 13, while at the end of 1894 they numbered 143. These figures show an almost equal increase in the number of water closets, and it is to be hoped that during the ensuing year more property owners will avail themselves of the more frequent removal of house refuse, consequent on the provision of ashtubs. It was decided to have the ashpits emptied in the day time during the winter months, and no complaints have been made in consequence of the change. During the year 2,356 loads of excrement were sold at the Peel Green ti]), and 1443 loads have been taken direct to farmers. The total receipts amounted to i8s. pd. as against ^^47 15s. pd. for 1893. Tips... .As you are aware, we have the use of two large pieces of land for tipping purposes. One at Peel Green, to which all nightsoil is taken, and the other being the land on which the Protector Lamp and Lighting Com.pany’s Works are situated, Permission to use the latter has been kindly given by Mr. Councillor J. Prestwich. At the present time the roads are much in need of repair, and it is hoped that during the ensuing year they will be put in a satisfactory con- dition. I’he bridge over the brook at the Peel Green tip having been completed has enabled us to commence tipping on the large piece of land which belongs to your committee. A cabin has also been constructed, and the place has now more the appearance of a depot than it formerly had. Scavenging Department....With regard to this department, I am able to report that, calculated on the old lines there have been scavenged, approximately, 9,328,224 square yards of niain, and 6,871,680 square yards of secondary and ordinary roads. The average cost per 1,000 square yards being io’3 pence. The following is the monthly Table of w^ages and team labour expendi- ture ; —