Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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Collection of Salvage: —
Tons Income
Wastepaper 987 £8,007
Kitchen Waste* 1,179 £4,333
Rags 7 £252
2,173 £12,592
(* The collection of kitchen waste ceased at end of September, 1953).
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In addition to the above, 370 notices (61 statutory and 309 informal)
served previous to 1st January, 1953, were also complied with.
Complaints.— During the year 3,410 complaints of nuisances were
received and investigated.
The following is a summary:—
Accumulation of manure and refuse 42
Animals improperly kept 15
Bad smells 73
Dampness of premises 129
Defective drains, w.c.'s and fittings 370
Defective roofs, guters, downpipes, etc. 102
Defective water fittings 70
Dirty and verminous houses 32
Dirty condition of rearway 2
Flooding of premises 25
Overcrowding 123
Smoke nuisances 54
Defective or no provision of dustbin 1,410
Rats and mice 404
Miscellaneous 559
Total 3,410