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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
Battersea 1929
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Battersea Borough.
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Common Lodging Houses. The following table gives a list of the common lodging houses in the Borough:—
| Premises. | Authorised No. of Lodgers. | Whether Males or Females. |
|---|---|---|
| 75 Falcon Road | 81 | Males |
| 134 High Street | 54 | Males |
| 67 Winstanley Road | 66 | Females |
These are frequently inspected and any defects noted are
referred to the London County Council, which is the authority
responsible.
Drainage Work.
During the year new drains were constructed to 96 new buildings,
or additions to existing buildings, and the drains of 119 old
buildings were partially or entirely reconstructed, under the
supervision of the Officers of the Department.
During 1929, 15 claims made by the owners that the Council
were liable for the reconstruction of some portion of the drainage
systems of their premises were dealt with.
In five cases liability was admitted by the Council, and
the expenditure incurred by them under this head amounted to
£179 17s. 3d. towards which a contribution of £26 was made by the
owner of Nos. 149 and 151, Lavender Road.
In seven cases, liability was repudiated, and in three other cases
the claims made by the respective owners were subsequently
withdrawn.
The total number of plans of proposed drainage work deposited during 1929, as compared with 1928, was as under:—
| 1929 | 1928 | |
|---|---|---|
| Re-construction or repair of existing drains | 77 | 74 |
| New buildings or additions to existing buildings | 57 | 72 |
| 134 | 146 |