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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
Bethnal Green 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green Borough]
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(3) Supply of Dustbins
In 58 cases during the year notices were served upon the owner
In accordance with Section 12 of the London County Council (General
Powers) Act, 1954.
(4) Legal Proceedings
It was found necessary on 4l occasions during the year to take
legal proceedings to enforce compliance with the requirements of
Notices served.
In 6 of these cases Abatement Orders were made by the Justices
with the infliction of costs amounting to £13.2s.6d. Brief details
are set out below.
Abatement Orders
| Premises | Offence | Result of Proceedings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164, | Brick Lane | Non-compliance with Nuisance Notice | Abatement Order made (28 days) £2.12s.6d.costs | |
| 331, | Cambridge Heath Road | do. | do. No costs. | |
| 41, | St. Jude's Road | do. | do. £2.12s.6d.costs | |
| 35, | Hollybush Gardens | do. | do. do. | |
| 80, | Buckhurst Street | do. | do. do. | |
| 21, | Mace Street | do. | Abatement Order made | |
| (14 days) £2.12s.6d.costs | ||||
A Closing Order was granted by the Justices in respect of No.5,
Peel Grove and £2.12s.6d. costs were awarded to the Council.
In 34 cases summonses were withdrawn owing to the nuisances
being abated prior to the date of hearing, the defendants paying
expenses amounting to £42.10s.6d.
(5) Housing Repairs and Rents Act, 1954
Details of applications received in accordance with Part II of
the Housing Repairs and Rents Act, 1954, during the year, are as
follows:-