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Houses Let in Lodgings.
The number of houses let in lodgings on the Register at the end
of 1915 was 405.
The alterations in the Bye-laws governing these premises'
rendered necessary in view of Section 16 of the Housing, Town
Planning, &c., Act, 1909, are still the subject of negotiation between
the Borough Council and the Local Government Board.
199 Inspections and re-inspections have been made during the
year of the houses on the Register.
Milk Supply.
74 persons occupying 98 premises have been registered as
purveyors of milk, comprising 52 dairies, 19 bakehouses and confectioners,
10 restaurants and coffee shops and 17 general shops.
During the year 267 inspections were made, 9 Notices were
served and the following works were carried out:—
Drains repaired or re-constructed 7
Premises repaired, cleansed and limewashed 18
Water closets repaired or renewed 3
New sinks fixed 1
Waste pipes to sinks trapped and renewed 3
Yard paving repaired or renewed 5
Dustbins provided 1
Cisterns cleansed and covered 2
Other defects remedied 4
Other Foods.
The following food was seized or voluntarily surrendered to the
inspectors during the year :—
Food Seized or
Date. Premises. surrendered.
August 28th South End Road 73-lbs. Whiting
November 26th High Road 6 melons
The food exposed for sale on Saturdays, Sundays and upon
Bank Holidays is under the constant supervision of the Sanitary
Inspectors.
Food Premises.
Section 8 of the London County Council General Powers Act,
1908, considerably increases the power of sanitary authorities to
improve the conditions of places where food is prepared or sold.
Iu 1915 the number of premises dealt with was 54. Of these
4 were found to have drain inlets inside; in 14 the drains were
defective ; in 47 structural defects of various kinds were present ; 30
premises needed cleansing. To remedy these conditions, the following
work was carried out:—In 8 instances the drains were entirely, and in
6 instances partially reconstructed ; in 4 instances drain inlets were
removed ; in 47 instances minor defects were remedied and 30
premises were thoroughly cleansed under notice.