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Chelsea 1927
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chelsea, 1927
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TABLE No. 19. Magisterial Proceedings during the Year under Public Health (London) Act, 1891.
| Situation of Premises. | Nature of Nuisance or Complaint. | Petty Sessions | Date of Hearing | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falstaff House, Dartrey Road | Premises without sufficient ashpits (dustbins) | Kensington | 20/12/27 | Fined .£2. Costs 10s |
| 7, Smith Terrace | Defective wash-house roof | Kensington | 20/12 27 | Abatement Order— 14 days. |
| 19 Seaton Street | Rooms dirty. Dampness Defective drain. | Kensington | 4/10/27 | Abatement Order— 28 days. |
| 31 College Place | Defective roof. Rooms dirty. | Kensington | 27/9/27 | Withdrawn on payment of costs. |
| Nuisances | BY Dogs. | |||
| Failing to comply with Council's Bye-law re fouling of footway by dogs in King's Road. | Kensington | 20/12/27 | Fine 10s. |
Smoke Abatement. It is part of the work of a Sanitary Inspector to
observe any nuisance arising from smoke and while there were only
17 recorded instances of observations during the year the chimneys in the
Borough can be regarded as being subject to daily observation by the
Inspectors. There were six complaints of smoke nuisances during
the year and cautionary letters were sent to the offenders.
Fouling of Footpaths by Dogs. The Borough Council have obtained
sanction for a bye-law to deal with this nuisance. It has already
been found useful, the condition of footpaths having improved considerably
since the measure came into operation.
Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act. During the year the Council has
provided rat catching varnish to applicants for the destruction of rats
and 180 bait traps were prepared and issued. In conjunction with the
Works Department, investigation was made of a number of old sewers
likely to be infested with rats and a large number of baits were laid.
During the year many persons were advised as to the best means of
dealing with the rat nuisance so far as it affected their respective premises.
The cost to the Council of rat catching varnish during the year was
£11 14s. 0d.
Nuisance caused by Pigeons. During the year further complaints
were received from residents in the neighbourhood of Chelsea Embankment
and Elm Park Gardens regarding nuisance arising from the large
number of pigeons in the area.