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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 1930
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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Notices served:-
| Statutory:- | Served. | Complied with. |
|---|---|---|
| Public Health Act, 1875 | 59 | 40 |
| Housing Act, 1930 | 284 | 101 |
| Cleanse Dwelling House (Infectious Disease (Prevention) Act, 1890) | 1 | 1 |
| Provide Dustbin (Ilford Improvement Act) | 422 | 362 |
| Pave Yard (Ilford Improvement Act) | 3 | - |
| Provide Water Supply to Dwelling House | 4 | 2 |
| Cleanse Water Storage Cistern (Byelaws) | 25 | 38 |
| Cover Water Storage Cistern (Byelaws) | 3 | 5 |
| Informal | 310 | 336 |
| Total | 1,111 | 885 |
In addition to the above, 163 notices (102 statutory and 61
informal) served during 1929 were also complied with.
Complaints.—During the year, 204 complaints of nuisances
have been received and investigated:—
The following is a summary:—
Accumulation of manure and refuse 18
Animals improperly kept 5
Bad smells 11
Dampness of premises 15
Defectivedrains,w.c.'sandfittings 30
Defective or no provision of dustbin 3
Defective roofs, gutters, downpipes, etc. 27
Defective water fittings 11
Dirty and verminous houses 14
Dirty condition of rearway 3
Flooding of premises 1
Overcrowding 7
Smoke nuisances 7
Miscellaneous 52
Total 204
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 4, and the number of certificates issued was 4.