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Houses Let in Lodgings.
The number of houses let in lodgings on the Register at the end
of 1916 was 405.
The alterations in the Bye-laws governing these premises,
rendered necessary in view of Section 10 of the Housing. Town
Planning, &c., Act, 1909, are still the subject of negotiation between
the Borough Council and the Local Government Board.
705 Inspections and re-inspections have been made during the
year of the houses on the Register.
Milk Supply.
71 persons occupying 95 premises have been registered as
purveyors of milk, comprising 51 dairies, 19 bakehouses and confectioners,
10 restaurants and coffee shops and 15 general shops.
During the year 256 inspections were made, 12 Notices were
served and the following works were carried out :—
Di'ains repaired or re-constructed 2
Premises repaired, cleansed and limewashed 18
Roofs and rain water pipes repaired 6
Water closets repaired or renewed 3
Water closets cleansed 4
Waste pipes to sinks trapped and renewed 2
Yard paving repaired or renewed 5
Dustbins provided 4
Refuse removed 5
Other defects remedied 6
Other Foods.
The following food was seized or voluntarily surrendered to the
inspectors during the year :—
Food Seized or
Date. Premises. surrendered.
January 27th Mansfield Road 8½ lbs Tomatoes.
October 13th Flask Walk 4 stone, Cod.
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.
In 1916 the number of premises dealt with was 50. Of these
3 were found to have drain inlets inside ; in 11 the drains were
defective ; in 41 structural defects of various kinds were present ; 23
premises needed cleansing. To remedy these conditions, the following
work was carried out :—In 6 instances the drains were entirely, and in
4 instances partially reconstructed ; in 3 instances drain inlets were
removed ; in 44 instances minor defects were remedied and 19
premises were thoroughly cleansed under notice.