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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 1925 at the cost of the
Council:—
Basnett Road, 26 and 28. Simpson Street, 27-34.
The expenditure incurred on these "sewers" amounted to £86 10s.
In the five years 1921-5, claims relating to combined drains
were admitted in 23 instances (60 premises), the estimated expenditure
incurred by the Council being £1,318 10s.
Revenue Act, 1903.
During 1925 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 1925 the number of public-house urinals under inspection
was 117. In 81 instances the accommodation is accessible to
the general public as well as the users of the houses, and in 36 cases
the accommodation is accessible to the customers only. As a result
of the annual inspection of these conveniences, 42 notices were
served to remedy defects discovered.
Smoke Nuisances.
During the year 86 observations were made and 7 complaints
received. Four preliminary notices were served by the
Council to abate smoke nuisances, which were duly complied with.
Effluvium Nuisance.
During 1925 no complaint of effluvium was established.
Water Supply.
During 1925, 21 applications were received for certificates
of water supply in respect of 21 houses in accordance with Section 48
of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891. The certificates were
granted in each instance.
In 33 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.