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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
Crayford 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Crayford]
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Other pest infestations dealt with were as follows:Woodworm
5; Bugs 2; Wasps nests 16; Miscellaneous 5.
Eradication of the Bed Bug.
Particulars of the action taken in 1963 for the eradication of the Bed Bug were as follows:-
| Infested | Disinfested | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of - | ||
| Council houses | 2 | 2 |
| Other houses | – | – |
| Total number of visits of all kinds paid by Inspectors during the year | 5,324 | |
| Approximate number of rated premises in the area | 12,095 | |
| Notices served - | ||
| Statutory | ||
| Informal | 353 | |
| Number of houses, etc., disinfected | 3 | |
Swimming Pool.
Period open from 11th May to 15th September.
Number of bathers - 34,019. This figure does not include school parties
and clubs.
Improvement to the swimming pool recently has been the extension of the
kitchen and cafe.
Shops Act.
A total number of 76 visits were made during the year. This figure includes
Sunday and evening visits.
Requests for information continue to come in relation to Sunday Trading and
Closing Hours and more detailed information was requested from the smaller shopkeepers
relating to the selling of a variety of goods from one establishment.
No serious breach of the Act was noted.
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