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Ilford 1931
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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As the capacity of the Refuse Destructor is insufficient to deal
with the quantity of refuse collected, it has been necessary to continue
removal by barge.
Arrangements are still in force whereby a special daily collection
of refuse is made from Claybury Mental Hospital.
6. Sanitary Inspection of District.—The following is a
summary of the work of the Sanitary Inspectors during the year:—
Houses and premises inspected 8,242
Houses and premises re-inspected (works in progress) 10,408
Visits during disinfection 888
Houses in which nuisances were detected 639
Houses in which nuisances were abated 557
Premises disinfected 625
Premises from which articles only disinfected 52
Articles disinfected 2,786
Premises disinfected for verminous conditions 5
| Statutory:— | Served. | Complied with. |
|---|---|---|
| Public Health Act, 1875 | 22 | 19 |
| Housing Act, 1930 | 368 | 356 |
| Cleanse Dwelling House (Infectious Disease (Prevention) Act, 1890) | 1 | 1 |
| Provide Dustbin (Ilford Improvement Act) | 357 | 351 |
| Pave Yard (Ilford Improvement Act) | 1 | 2 |
| Provide Water Supply to Dwelling House | 9 | 8 |
| Cleanse Water Storage Cistern (Byelaws) | 9 | 10 |
| Cover Water Storage Cistern (Byelaws) | 2 | 3 |
| Informal | 326 | 322 |
| Total | 1,095 | 1,072 |
In addition to the above, 281 notices (213 statutory and 68
informal) served during 1930 were also complied with.
Complaints.—During the year, 301 complaints of nuisances have
been received and investigated.
The following is a summary:—
Accumulation of manure and refuse 35
Animals improperly kept 5
Bad smells 36
Dampness of premises 9
Defective drains, w.c.'s and fittings 34