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Poplar 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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34
Smoke Abatement.
55 observations were made and 21 nuisances recorded. 24 complaints
were received from the London County Council. 5 intimations were
served. In addition, 14 cautions were sent and in 2 instances letters were
sent to local authorities (1 L.C.C., 1 P.B.C.). It was not necessary to
institute legal proceedings in any instance.
In this connection it should be mentioned that no formal action is
taken on the receipt of a complaint by the London County Council, but
observation is kept by our own inspectors and nuisances are then
followed up.
Methods of observation and standards in use since 1927 are similar
to those of the Coal Smoke Abatement Society.
Electricity Station—Smoke and Grit.
In the early part of the year further complaints were received from
the London County Council regarding the emission of smoke and grit
from chimneys of the generating station. The London County Council
were informed of the steps which had been, and were being, taken to
overcome the nuisance.
Houses Let in Lodgings.
The report of the Inspector is given on page 27.
| Address. | Proprietors. | Business. |
|---|---|---|
| 80, Whitepost Lane | Sheppy Glue & Chemical Co. | Fat melters. |
| East London Soap Works | E. R. Cook & Co., Ltd. | Soap boilers. |
| *184, Bow Road | A. Steinsclineider | Dresser of fur skins. |
| 10-16, Aberfeldy Street. | Nathan Cohen & Sons | „ „ |
| **43, Whitepost Lane | Kestenbaum Bros., Pet-zold Fur Dyeing and Dressing Works, Ltd. | „ „ |
| 12, Coborn Road.. | M. Shriebhand | Slaughterer of poultry. |
| 221, Roman Road | W. E. Prideaux | „ „ |
| 105, Grundy Street | H. Jacobovitch | „ „ |
* Licence expired 31st December, 1934.
** Licence expires 31st March, 1937.