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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 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green Borough]
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TABLE 3 SANITARY DEFECTS IN CONNECTION WITH WHICH NOTICES WERE SERVED
| Dirty and/or dilapidated rooms | 729 |
| Defective drains and choked w.c.'s | 128 |
| Defective and dirty w.c.'s | 893 |
| Defective water supply | 50 |
| Defective paving | 50 |
| Defective gutters and rain water pipes | 438 |
| Defective roofs | 434 |
| Dampness | 329 |
| Defective dustbins | 72 |
| Smoke Nuisances | 10 |
| Accumulations of refuse | 106 |
| Other defects | 1,184 |
| Total | 4,423 |
Supply of Dustbins
In 25 cases during the year notices were served on Owners of properties
in accordance with Section 12 of die London County Council (General Powers) Act,
1954.
Legal Proceedings
It was found necessary on 22 occasions during the year to take legal
proceedings to enforce compliance with the requirements of Notices served.
In 8 of these cases Abatement Orders were made by the Justices with the
infliction of costs amounting to £24.0s.0d. Brief details are set out below:-
ABATEMENT ORDERS
| Premises | Offence | Result of Proceedings |
|---|---|---|
| 162, Sewardstone Road | Non-compliance With Nuisance Notice | Abatement Order made (14 days) £3.0s.0d. costs |
| do. | do. | Abatement Order made (28 days) £3.0s.0d. costs |
| 8, Pedley Street | do. | do. do. |
| 172, Vallance Road | do. | do. do. |
| 4, Falcon Buildings | do. | do. do. |