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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Bermondsey 1946

Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1946

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Table: STREET MARKETS. The market scheme continues to work smoothly and satisfactorily

STREET MARKETS. The market scheme continues to work smoothly and satisfactorily

Number of Licences in operation287
Income£1,278 8s. 0d.

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There were no prosecutions during the year.

Table: DRAINAGE WORK. Particulars of work carried out by the Drainage Inspector during 1946:—

DRAINAGE WORK. Particulars of work carried out by the Drainage Inspector during 1946:—

Drains Tested688
Other Visits1,734
Total visits2,422

Table: WORK OF THE FACTORIES AND SHOPS INSPECTOR.

WORK OF THE FACTORIES AND SHOPS INSPECTOR.

Shops.
Visits186
Notices served under Shops Act, 1934–
Notices served under Public Health (London) Act, 19369
Factories (with mechanical power).
Visits718
Notices under Factory Act, 193732
Notices under Public Health (London) Act, 193632
Prosecutions1
Factories (without mechanical power).
Visits196
Notices under Factory Act, 19379
Notices under Public Health (London) Act, 193612
Workplaces.
Visits231
Notices served19
Prosecutions1
Visits to Offensive Trade premises78
Chimneys watched46
Visits to Underground Conveniences176
Other calls and visits440