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St Pancras 1908
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Pancras, London, Borough of]
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§ 9.—NUISANCES, &c.
Regent's Canal Water.—Specimens of water taken from various parts of the
Regent's Canal within the Borough were sent for analysis to the Public
Analyst. The general tone of his reports was that the water was sewage
polluted, but that the contamination was not such as to cause a nuisance.
Offensive Trades.—The two licensed noxious trade premises in St. Pancras
have been regularly inspected, and the fallow melting works in Tudor Place
have been kept under repeated observations.
Effluria Businesses.—In addition to the above businesses producing offensive
effluvia, the businesses of a vendor of fried fish, a fish-curer, and a rag and bone
dealer have been brought under control by Section 10, Part II., Sanitary
Provisions, of the London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1908. By
this section the County Council may make by-laws for regulating the conduct
of these businesses, and with respect to the premises, utensils, and appliances
used in connection with these businesses, and it is the duty of the Borough
Councils to enforce these by-laws. For the text of the Section of the Act see
Part VI., Legislation, of this Annual Report.
§ 10— SUMMONSES.
Under the Public Health (London) Act, 1891 (except in respect
of Food).
| Situation of Property. | Offence. | Result of Proceedings. |
|---|---|---|
| 31, William Street. . | Fixing new water-closet basin and trap without giving notice | Fined 5s. and 2s. costs. |
| 28, Tottenham Street | An offensive accumulation in yard | Fined £5 and £3 3s. costs. |
| 14, Tolmers Square | No proper and sufficient water supply | Closing Order made. £2 2s. costs. |
| 12, Lulot Street | Parts of premises dirty and damp, roof and waste-pipe defective, water - closet choked | (See next page). |
| 20, „ | Parts of premises dirty and dilapidated | |
| 24, „ | Parts of premises dirty | |
| 28, „ | Parts of premises dirty and damp, an accumulation of stagnant water, and yard unpaved | |
| 30, „ | Part of premises damp and yard unpaved |