[Report 1957] / Medical Officer of Health, Prestatyn U.D.C.

  • Prestatyn (Wales). Urban District Council.
Date:
1957
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Credit: [Report 1957] / Medical Officer of Health, Prestatyn U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    35 The area is nob sewered, nightsoil is disposed of by cliemical closets and sullage water is drained to soakaways. Owing to the fact that much of this land is very low-lying, if is frequent]}' flooded in winter, causing excessive dampness in many of the dwellings. The water supply is provided by the Holywell Rural District Council and is not always sufficient to meet the very great demand made upon it during the summer months, when the population is very much increased by holiday makers. Household refuse is collected once week!}' by this Department, but difficulties are arising due to the indiscriminate dumping of refuse in the area by residents living elsewhere. The standard of housing in this area is very low, the majority being suitable for inclusion in ihe Council’s rehousing programme. It is possible that this area may revert to its original use for camping in the not too distant future , but if this scheme does not reach fruition, the Council will be obliged to take action. Public Conveniences There are eight public conveniences in the town, and are situated at the Parking Ground, near the Palladium Cinema, Coronation Gardens, two at the Central Beach, near the Golf House Hotel, at the Hillside Gardens, at Meliden, and on the Ffrith Beach. It is with regret that I have to state once again, that although every effort is made to keep the conven- iences clean they are often sadly misused and much wanton damage is done.