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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

Bethnal Green 1959

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green Borough]

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Table: TABLE 3SANITARY DEFECTS IN CONNECTION WITHWHICH NOTICES WERE SERVED

TABLE 3

SANITARY DEFECTS IN CONNECTION WITH

WHICH NOTICES WERE SERVED

Dirty and/or dilapidated rooms1,011
Defective drains and choked w.c.'s158
Defective and dirty w.c.'s915
Defective water supply51
Defective paving73
Defective gutters and rain water pipes292
Defective roofs401
Dampness448
Defective dustbins64
Smoke Nuisances9
Accumulations of refuse117
Other defects1,744
Total5,283

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Supply of Dustbins
In 24 cases during the year notices were served upon the owner
in accordance with Section 12 of the London County Council (General
Powers) Act, 1954.
Legal Proceedings
It was found necessary on 15 occasions during the year to take
legal proceedings to enforce compliance with the requirements of
Notices served.
In 8 of these cases Abatement Orders were made by the Justices
with the infliction of costs amounting to £21.0s.0d. Brief details
are set out below.