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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
Ilford 1924
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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Average cost of collection per ton:— £ s. d.
Horse 0 7 11.4
Electric 0 11 10.8
Both 0 11 2.3
Arrangements have now been made.whereby a special daily
collection of refuse is made at Claybury Mental Hospital.
6. Sanitary Inspection of the District.—The following is a summary of the work of the Sanitary Inspectors during the year:—
| Notices Skrved. | Served | Complied with. |
|---|---|---|
| Statutory | 14 | 14 |
| Preliminary | 372 | 365 |
| Informal | 141 | 129 |
| Provide Dustbin (Ilford Improvement Act) | 211 | 221 |
| Pave Yard (Ilford Improvement Act) | 6 | 4 |
| Cleanse Water Storage Cistern (Bye-laws) | 57 | 57 |
| Cover ditto | 14 | 13 |
| Provide Water to Dwelling House | 13 | 13 |
| Cleanse Dwelling House (Infectious Disease (Prevention) Act, 1890) | 32 | 32 |
| Housing Acts, 1890-1919 | 14 | 2 |
| Totals | 874 | 850 |
On Mr. Bull leaving his appointment as Chief Clerk, Mr.
Haigh was appointed Sanitary Inspector and Chief Clerk. Two
new appointments of Sanitary Inspectors (Messrs. Rackham and
Reeves) were made. There are therefore now a whole-time Senior
Sanitary Inspector, four whole-time Sanitary Inspectors (one of
whose time is taken up chiefly with disinfection work), and a
Chief Clerk, who is also a part-time Sanitary Inspector.
Complaints.—During the year 291 complaints of nuisances
have been received and investigated:—