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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 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green Borough]
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Supply of Dustbins
In 46 cases during the year notices were served upon the owner
in accordance with Section 12 of the London County Council (General
Powers) Act, 1954.
Legal Proceedings
It was found necessary on 39 occasions during the year to take
legal proceedings to enforce compliance with the requirements of
Notices served.
In 8 of these eases Abatement Orders were made by the Justices
with the infliction of costs amounting to £23. 2s. Od. Brief details
are set out below.
Abatement Orders
| Premises | Offence | Result of Proceedings | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16, | Darling Row | Non-compliance with Nuisance Notice | Abatement Order made (28 days) £3.3s.Od.costs | ||
| 19, | Granby Street | do. | do. | do. | |
| 21, | do. | do. | do. | do. | |
| 51, | Kerbela Street | do. | do. | do. | |
| 6, | Pollard Street | do. | do. | do. | |
| 138, | Sewardstone Road | do. | do. | do. | |
| 7, | Stainsbury Street | do. | do. | do. | |
| 179, | Brick Lane | do. | do. | £1.1s.0d.costs | |
In 2 cases, a further summons was taken out for non-compliance with Abatement Order, as followss-
| Premises | Result of Proceedings |
|---|---|
| Toyes Buildings | £50 fine, £3. 3s. Od. costs |
| 138, Sewardstone Road | Withdrawn on payment of £2. 2s. Od. costs |
In 29 cases summonses were withdrawn owing to the nuisances being
abated prior to the date of hearing, the defendants paying expenses
amounting to £57. 15s. 0d.