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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 1963

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green Borough]

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Table: TABLE 3 SANITARY DEFECTS IN CONNECTION WITH WHICH NOTICES WERE SERVED

TABLE 3 SANITARY DEFECTS IN CONNECTION WITH WHICH NOTICES WERE SERVED

Dirty and/or dilapidated rooms770
Defective drains and choked w.c.'s159
Defective and dirty w.c.'s956
Defective water supply113
Defective paving23
Defective gutters and rain water pipes318
Defective roofs400
Dampness337
Defective dustbins95
Smoke Nuisances6
Accumulations of refuse154
Other defects1,574
Total4,905

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Supply of Dustbins
In 19 cases during the year notices were served on Owners of properties
in accordance with Section 12 of the London County Council (General Powers) Act,
1954 , requiring the provision of new dustbins.
Legal Proceedings
It was found necessary on 44 occasions during the year to take legal
proceedings to enforce compliance with the requirements of Notices served.
In 5 of these cases Abatement Orders were made by the Justices with
the infliction of costs amounting to £15. 0s. 0d. Brief details are set out below:-

Table: ABATEMENT ORDERS

ABATEMENT ORDERS

PremisesABATEMENT ORDERS OffenceResult of Proceedings
19, Ezra StreetNon-compliance with Nuisance NoticeAbatement Order made
(28 days)£3. 0s. 0d. costs.
217, Grove Road-do--do--do-
2/4, Peary Place-do--do--do-
43, Strahan Road-do--do--do-
19, Wennington Road-do--do--do-