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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 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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Notices Served:—
| Statutory:— | Served. | Complied with. |
|---|---|---|
| Public Health Act, 1875 | 9 | 7 |
| Housing Act, 1925 | 114 | 14 |
| Cleanse Dwelling House (Infectious Disease (Prevention) Act, 1890) | 21 | 20 |
| Provide Dustbin (Ilford Improvement Act) | 366 | 325 |
| Pave Yard (Ilford Improvement Act) | 4 | 1 |
| Provide Water Supply to Dwelling House | 5 | 5 |
| Cleanse Water Storage Cistern (Byelaws) | 45 | 44 |
| Cover Water Storage Cistern (Byelaws) | 6 | 3 |
| Informal | 535 | 429 |
| Total | 1,105 | 848 |
In addition to the above, 73 other notices (39 statutory and
34 informal) served during 1924 were also complied with.
Complaints.—During the year 237 complaints of nuisances
have been received and investigated:—
The following is a summary:—
Accumulation of manure and refuse 19
Animals improperly kept 11
Bad smells 14
Cesspools full and overflowing 2
Dampness of premises 11
Defective drains, w.c.'s and fittings 33
Defective or no provision of dustbin 3
Defective roofs, gutters, downpipes, etc. 21
Defective water fittings 10
Dirty and verminous nouses 15
Dirty condition of rearway 2
Flooding of premises 4
Overcrowding 7
Smoke nuisances 10
Miscellaneous 75
Total 237
Increase of Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restrictions)
Act, 1920.—The Senior Sanitary Inspector was authorised by the
Council in December, 1919, to make visits and certify under the
provisions of the Acts.
The number of applications received under Section 2 (4) of
the Act was 42, and the number of certificates issued was 35.