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(3) Supply of Dustbins
It has been the practice for many years in Bethnal Green for the
owner of the house to supply the dustbin and it is only during recent
times when the price of bins has increased and the ownership of
property has become increasingly uneconomic that there have been
objections to the continuance of this practice.
In the great majority of cases an informal notice to the owner
has been sufficient to obtain the supply of a new dustbin and this
has probably been assisted by the fact that the Borough Council has
been able to supply a standard bin for 17/6d (now increased to £1)
which is somewhat less than the price charged by private traders.
In only nine cases during the year was it necessary for the
Council to consider the service of a notice under Section 105 of the
Public Health (London) Act, 1936, and in consideration of all the
circumstances notice was served on the owner in six cases and on the
occupier in the remaining three. In no case was an appeal lodged.
(4) Legal Proceedings
It was found necessary on 106 occasions during the year to take
legal proceedings to enforce compliance with the requirements of
Notices served.
In 21 of these cases Abatement Orders were made by the Magistrate
with the infliction of costs amounting to £68.5s.0d. and in addition,
in three instances, for non-compliance with Abatement Orders the
Magistrate imposed fine and costs totalling £15. 5s. 0d. Brief
details are set out below.