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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 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green Borough]
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Supply of Dustbins
In 22 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 42 occasions during the year to
take legal proceedings to enforce compliance with the requirements
of Notices served.
In 11 of these cases Abatement Orders were made by the
Justices with the infliction of costs amounting to £32.11s.Od.
Brief details are set out below.
Abatement Orders
| Premises | Offence | Result of Proceedings |
|---|---|---|
| 3/12, Quinn Square | Non-compliance with Nuisance Notice | Abatement Order made (14- days) 3.3s.Od costs |
| 27, St.Peter's Avenue | do. | do. do. |
| 16, St.Peter's Close. | do. | Abatement Order made (21 days) £3.35.0d costs |
| Bethnal Green Road | do. | Abatement Order made (28 days) £3.35.Od costs |
| 28, Darling Row | do. | do. do. |
| 17/28, do. | do. | do. do. |
| 11, Quinn Square | do. | do. do. |
| 18, Se wardstone Road | do. | do. do. |
| 138, do. | do. | do. do. |
| 41, Cheshire Street | do. | do. £1,1s,0d. costs |
| 10, Temple Dwellings | do. | Abatement Order made (56 days) £3.3s.0d costs |
In 31 cases summonses were withdrawn owing to the nuisances
being abated prior to the date of hearing, the defendants
paying expenses amounting to £56.14s.Od.