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closing or demolition of the houses, and in some cases because the houses are now
occupied only by members of one family, and 4 were added to the Register.
During the year, there were 1,002 inspections of these premises, excluding a
very large number of periodical inspections and re-inspections. 15 notices were
served for 32 overcrowded rooms, and 173 notices for other breaches of the
By-laws, exclusive of 638 notices that were served for annual cleansing as required
by the By-laws.
REVENUE ACTS.
Four applications were received during the year for Certificates from me under
the above Acts. One comprising two tenements was granted, and three comprising
seven tenements were refused.
OVERCROWDING.
The number of dwelling rooms found to be overcrowded was 64, in comparison
with 49 in the previous year. 32 of these were dealt with as breaches
of the By-laws as to houses let in lodgings.
REMOVAL OF HOUSE REFUSE.
In accordance with the Contract, all house refuse has to be removed at
least twice a week, and oftener if required by the Medical Officer of Health.
In the main thoroughfares there is a daily collection before 10 a.m.
As usual, much attention was given to securing the regular removal of house
refuse. A large number of inspections were made by me, and the inspectors,
including early morning inspections, of the streets in which there is a daily
removal. Only 20 genuine complaints respecting non-removal of house refuse
were received from householders. 133 notices were served for the provision of
proper dust receptacles.
During the year a number of applications were received for the removal
of trade refuse for which the Contractor is paid by the owners in accordance
with Section 33 of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891.
REMOVAL OF MANURE.
The removal of manure was again carried out satisfactorily. No complaint
was received. Posters requiring the periodical removal of manure and other refuse
matter from all stables or other premises in the Borough not less frequently than
every 48 hours were again posted in the various mews in the Borough.