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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 1964
[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 | 452 |
| Defective drains and choked w.c.'s | 143 |
| Defective and dirty w.c.'s | 571 |
| Defective water supply | 17 |
| Defective paving | 20 |
| Defective gutters and rain water pipes | 148 |
| Defective roofs | 240 |
| Dampness | 259 |
| Defective dustbins | 37 |
| Smoke Nuisances | 32 |
| Accumulation of refuse | 99 |
| Other defects | 909 |
| Total | 2,927 |
Supply of Dustbins
In 10 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 12 occasions during the year to
take legal proceedings to enforce compliance with the requirements
of Notices served.
In two of these cases Prohibition Orders were made by the
Justices with the infliction of costs amounting to £6.0s.0d.
Premises; 64 and 60, Fuller Street.
In one case a Closing Order was granted. No costs.
Premisess 50, Pollard Row.
In 9 cases summonses were withdrawn owing to the nuisances
being abated prior to the date of hearing, the defendants paying
expenses amounting to £12.12s.0d.
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