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St Pancras 1926

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Pancras, Metropolitan Borough]

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1,762 Statutory notices (comprising 2,920 items) were served during 1926 and the
early part of 1927, following non-compliance with these intimation notices. These are also
classified in Tables 10, 11, 12 and 13, on pages 91 and 92.
The following prosecutions were undertaken during the year in respect of general
sanitary work :—

Table: Summonses. Under the Public Health (London) Act, 1891 (except in respect of Food).

Summonses. Under the Public Health (London) Act, 1891 (except in respect of Food).

Situation of Property.Offence.Date of Hearing of Summons.Result of Proceedings.
3, Queen StreetDrain defectiveJan. 26thCosts .£1 1s.—Order 14 days.
4. ,,Drain defective,, 26thCosts <£1 1s.—Order 14 days.
100, Baybam StreetWalls and ceilings dirty, roof, plaster, sash cords, window frames, grate and floor boards defective ; rats on premises,, 26thCosts ,£1 1s.—Order 14 days.
57, ,,Walls and ceilings dirty„ 26thCosts 4s.—Order 14 days .
57, „Water closet and accessories not maintained in proper condition of repair„ 26thCosts £1 Is.—notice complied with.
6, Queen StreetRoof defectiveFeb. 2ndFined £5, costs £2 2s.
7, „Drain defective,, 2ndFined £5.
8, Southampton RoadWater closet basin foul, drain and yard paving defective and soil pipe improperly ventilated,, 4thCosts o£2 2s.—notice complied with.
3,St. Leonard's SquareWalls and ceilings dirty, absence of proper and sufficient supply of water„ 4thCosts £1 5s.—Order 14 days.
15, Newbury MewsAbsence of dustbin„ 4thCosts £1 5s.—notice complied
15, „Walls and ceilings dirty„ 4thwith.
46, Warden RoadFailing to provide sufficient water closet accommodation,, 4thCosts £1 5s.—notice complied with.
32, Prince of Wales RoadWalls and ceilings dirty; drain, water fittings in water closet and inlet of drain defective„ 11thCosts £1 1s.—notice complied with.
6, Leighton GroveWalls and ceilings dirty; water closet basin loul; flooring defectiveMar. 11th.Costs £1 1s.—notice complied with.
4, Rochford StreetWalls and ceilings dirty ; drain defective,, 18thCosts .£1 3s.—Order 28 days.
4, „Yard paving defective„ 18thFined £1.
7, Bassett StreetAbsence of proper and sufficient supply of water,, 18thCosts £1 3s,—notice complied with.
73, Cbalton StreetWalls and ceilings dirty; drain and flues defectiveJune 9thCosts £1 11s. 6d.—Order 28 days.
4, Charles StreetWalls and ceilings dirty; drain defective„ 16thCosts £15s —Order 28 days.
Yard, rear of Ferdinand PlaceOffensive accumulation„ 24thCosts £1 1s.—Order 14 days.
43, Weedington RoadYard paving defective„ 24thCosts £1 1s.—notice complied with.
43, ,,Absence of proper and sufficient supply of water; washhouse paving defective„ 24thCosts £1 1s.—notice complied with.
24, Leighton RoadWalls and ceilings dirty; roof defective„ 28thCosts £1 3s.—Order 12 weeks.
34, Britannia StreetRoof and guttering defectiveNov. 10thCosts £1 5s.—Order 14 days.
28, Carlton StreetAbsence of proper and sufficient supply of water„ 25thCosts £1 5s,—Order 14 days.

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In seven cases proceedings were taken under the London County Council by-laws for
carrying or causing to be carried by road in London certain offensive matters during hours
other than those permitted. Fines were inflicted amounting to £9, and costs £1 9s.