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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Bermondsey 1932
Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1932
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(50)
(2) Number of dwelling-houses which were
rendered fit after service of formal notices:—
(a) By owners Nil
(b) By local authority in default of
owners Nil
(3) Number of dwelling-houses in respect of
which Closing Orders became operative in
pursuance of declarations by owners of
intention to close Nil
(F) Proceedings under Sections 11, 14 and 15 of the Housing
Act, 1925:—
(1) Number of dwelling-houses in respect of
which Closing Orders became operative 1
(2) Number of dwelling-houses in respect of
which Closing Orders were determined,
the dwelling-houses having been rendered
fit Nil
(3) Number of dwelling-houses in respect of
which Demolition Orders became operative 1
(4) Number of dwelling-houses demolished in
pursuance of Demolition Orders 1
Total number of houses in the Borough 18,711
Number of houses occupied by the working classes 18,567
REGISTERED PREMISES—
| Premises | Number on Register at end of 1932 | Number of Inspections | Number of Prosecutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milkshops | 296 | 511 | – |
| Houses let in lodgings | 76 | 460 | – |
| Ice Cream Premises | 145 | 155 | – |
| Offensive Trades (including Poultry Slaughter-houses) | 14 | 62 | – |
SMOKE NUISANCES—
| Number of observations | 49 |
| Number of notices | 14 |
| Number of complaints | 8 |
| Number of summonses | Nil |
UNDERGROUND ROOMS—
| Number illegally occupied | 5 |
| Number closed or illegal occupation discontinued | 8 |