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Battersea 1924

Report on the health of the Metropolitan Borough of Battersea for the year 1924

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Effluvium Nuisance.
During 1924 no complaint of effluvium was established.
Water Supply.
During 1924, fifteen applications were received for certificates
of water supply in respect of 15 houses in accordance with Section 48
of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891. The certificates were
granted in each instance.
In 17 cases additional water supply to the upper floors of
tenement houses, required by the Council 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,
was provided.

Table: Van Dwellings. The number of van dwellings in the Borough in 1924 was 62. In the following table are set out the situations of the dwellings and number of occupants:—

Van Dwellings. The number of van dwellings in the Borough in 1924 was 62. In the following table are set out the situations of the dwellings and number of occupants:—

Situation of Vans.No. of Vans.No. Occupants.
m.f.
Mill's Yard, adjoining 88 Sheepcote Lane322
Mill's Yard, adjoining 80 Sheepcote Lane476
Manley's Yard, Falcon Road8108
Manley's Yard, Cabul Road28†2726
Mill's Yard, Culvert Road19*2242

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During the year 5 vans were found to be overcrowded, and
notices were served to abate the nuisance. Nine vans were
unoccupied.
Rag Flock Act, 1911.
This Act was passed to prevent the use of material known
as rag flock, unless such material complies with the standard of
cleanliness laid down in the Act.
No proceedings were taken under the Act in Battersea during
1924.
Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919.
This Act, which became operative on the 1st January, 1920,
imposes on local authorities and occupiers of premises additional
responsibilities in connection with rat repression.
* Including one shed. † Including one cottage.