[Report 1954] / Medical Officer of Health, Bognor Regis U.D.C.
- Bognor Regis (England). Urban District Council.
- Date:
- 1954
Licence: Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Credit: [Report 1954] / Medical Officer of Health, Bognor Regis U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.
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![CESSPOOL CLEANSING BY THE PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTME! A cesspool cleansing service has been in operation in the Urban Disti since the extension of the boundaries on the ist April, 1933. All cesspc are cleansed completely at least four times a year by cesspool cleansing vehid each capable of conveying one thousand gallons of cesspool contents. During the year ended 31st March, 1955, the vehicles carried out cesspool cleansings in 2,329 journeys. Approximately 2,252,325 gallons cesspool contents were removed, and the total distance covered by the vehic in carrying out the work amounted to 10,834 iniles. In addition, approximat: 76,000 gallons of sewage, involving 76 journeys and a distance of 103 mi were removed from one of the Council’s Sewage Stations during a period wli a defect occurred in the pumping equipment. i 1 REFUSE—COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL The refuse is collected from all premises at weekly intervals. Where is thought that this is inadequate, a bi-weekly or more frequent collection carried out, such as in schools, hotels, and other large establishments. Any complaints and applications for a bi-weekly collection are thoroug investigated and representations made to the appropriate Department. The refuse was conveyed to the Refuse Destructor by Barrier Load S.D. Freighters operating a door to door service. The Refuse Destructor is situated just oh the Shripney Road on northern boundary of the district. SWIMMING BATHS AND POOLS There are no swimming baths or pools in the area. CAMPING SITES (1) The number of sites in the area used for camping purposes during 1954 ... ... ... ... ... ... i (2) The number of camping sites in respect of which consents have been issued by the local authority under Section 107 of the Bognor Regis Urban District Council Act, 1936 ... PREMISES AND OCCUPATIONS WHICH CAN BE CONTROLL BY BYE-LAWS ’ Houses Let in Lodgings. There is one house in the district registered as a house let in lodgiii Tents, Vans and Sheds, and Camping Grounds. Bye-laws are in force to regulate any sites let for camping during summer season as regards the provision of water supply, proper sanitj accommodation, and precautions to be taken in cases of infectious disel It v. as found that these bye-laws were inadequate for the control of collec'M camping, and the Council obtained further powers under Sections 106-110 of If Bognor Regis Urban District Council Act, 1936, whereby bye-laws were ma : [a] Prescribing an area within which camping grounds might not e used without the consent of the Council; and [h) for the control of camping grounds within the district.](https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/image/b28937259_0060.jp2/full/800%2C/0/default.jpg)
