The 1848 Public Health Act
Permissive Act with Strentghs and Weknesses
Berfore implementation 10% of those rated for poor relief had to petition for it, the GBH wouldsend inspector to deem it appropriate
It did not apply in Scotland
It did not apply in london which had its own act in 1848
No board of health was require to take into consideration wider publcih health, Public baths and and parks
Act only had to apply where death rate in a district was 23/1000, then the GBH could force a local authority
The power to appoint a medical health officer of health dd not become obligotory until 1975
It had only to apply where conditions were very poor , desperate for a remedy, unlikely to put up serious opposition.
Piecemeal implemnetation meant those who were suspicious could observe and then push for introduction in thier town or city
refuse and sewerage systems
burial gorunds and public baths
recreation areas and public parks
wells and slaughterhouses
Local boards of health could finace projects by levying rates and buying land
A General Board of Health was set up which reported to Parliament
Local authorities were empowered to set up local boards of health
Local board of health were to manage
It only applied where the locals wanted it, menaing little or no opposition in implementation
