[Report 1932] / Medical Officer of Health, Banff County Council.

  • Banffshire (Scotland). County Council.
Date:
1932
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    ;55 A*^ Fordycc ami Xewiiiill jirivatc ashpits arc in use, the houschoklcrs being responsible for the emptying of some. A local scavenger is einploj’etl at Fordyce to sweep the streets, and a similar arrangement is to be made at Newmill. At Sandeiid three public receptacles are provided at con- venient centres, and are emptied by a contractor at regular intervals. These receptacles are situated in clo.se proximity to dwelling-houses and complaints have been made regard- ing offensive odours from the same. The Cullen District Council, on th.c recommendation of the Sanitary Inspector, decided that from the i6th May 1933 these receptacles be <lemolished, and the cleansing of the village be by the indi- vidual ashbin system, the refuse being removed every alter- nate day by a contractor, who will also sweep the public street. At W'liitehills the refuse is removed ever\ alternate <lay by a contractor, who' is also responsible for the cleaning of the streets, and the emptying of street gully traps. Not- withstanding this efficient service it was found that the fore- shore was considerably fouled by the dumping of refuse and other offensive matter. W'arning notice boards have been erected at each end of the foreshore, but these have not had the desired effect of discontinuing the dumping of these foul accumulations. These offences are difficult to detect, as the operations are carried out under cover of the darkness. Re- ])eated warnings by the Sanitary Inspector appear to be of no avail, and the only remedy will be to take legal proceed- ings against persons found depositing their refuse on the foreshore. At Portgordon a scavenger collects the refuse from the \ arious dwelling-houses and deposits them into re- fuse depots placed at the north and south sides of the village. These depots are cleaned out regularly by a contractor. As regards the village of Tomintoul, the Dufftown District Council continues their annual grant of £.12 10/- in order to maintain a certain measure of cleansing in the village. In- spections were made of the ashpits, privies, etc., in all the populous areas in the Count\', and 10 intimations were served on tenants regarding foul accumulation and dirty privies. VV'orkshops.—There are 136 workshops within the County, comprising—Bakers, 12; Net Barking, 2; Black- smiths, 38; Boatbuilder, i; Carpenters, 28; Coopers, 5; Cycle Repairers, 2; Fisheurers, 8; Millwriglits, 2; Motor Rex)airer, i; Ropemaker, r; Sailmaker, i ; Shoemakers, 16; Saddler, i ; Tailors, 17; Watchmaker, i. 227 Inspection were made during the \ ear and 5 notices wore served regarding dirty ])remises, each of which was remedied.