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The drains of the following premises, being "sewers" in
respect of the maintenance of which liability was recognised by the
Council, were repaired or reconstructed during 1923 at the cost of the
Council:—
Battersea Park Road, 371
(with 369)
Etruria Street, 9, 11, 13.
Falcon Road, 61, 63, 65.
Hibbert Street, 20 (with 14 to 24).
John Street, 47, 48, 49.
Russell St., the "Earl Russell"; 28 & 30.
Speke Rd„ 28,30, 32; 66, & 68; 69 & 71.
The expenditure incurred on these "sewers" amounted to £449 15s.
It is satisfactory to note that in October, 1923, the London
County Council gave notice of intention to include in their General
Powers Bill a clause to extend to all the Metropolitan Borough
Councils the protection already obtained by the Woolwich Council
in their Act of 1905 against liability for the maintenance of unauthorised
combined drains.
Revenue Act, 1903.
During 1923 no application for the certificate of the Medical
Officer of Health under the provisions of the Revenue Act, 1903, was
received.
Sanitary Conveniences attached to Licensed Premises.
During 1923 the number of public-house urinals under inspection
was 117. In 82 instances the accommodation is accessible to
the general public as well as the users of the houses, and in 35 cases
the accommodation is accessible to the customers only. As a result
of the annual inspection of these conveniences, 27 notices were
served to remedy defects discovered.
Smoke Nuisances.
During the year 178 observations were made and 47 complaints
received. Thirty preliminary and 5 statutory notices were
served by the Council to abate smoke nuisances. Proceedings were
instituted against two firms, the summonses being withdrawn on
payment of 3 guineas and 7 guineas costs, respectively, the defendants
by their solicitors undertaking to use the best practical steps
to prevent further nuisances arising.
Effluvium Nuisance.
During 1923 no complaint of effluvium was established.
Water Supply.
During 1923, 48 applications were received for certificates
of water supply in respect of 48 houses in accordance with Section 48
of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891. The certificates were
granted in each instance.
In 29 cases additional water supply to the upper floors o
tenement houses, under the provisions of Section 78 of the London
County Council (General Powers) Act, 1907, and Section 48 of
the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, were provided.