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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
Finsbury 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Finsbury Borough]
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Legal proceedings were instituted under the Public Health (London) Act 1936 for non-compliance with Nuisance Notices in the undermentioned cases:-
| Date | Premises | Offence | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7. 4. 1959 | 2 Vineyard Walk. | Broken waste pipe,guttering and rainwater pipe. | Abatement order (7 days). £2 fine. £1. 11s. 6d costs. |
| 7. 4. 1959 | 3 Vineyard Walk. | Broken stair treads and water pipe. | - do - |
| 20.11.1959 | 47 Wilmington Square. | Nuisance from birds and animals kept on premises. | Abatement order (28 days). £2 fine. £5.5s.0d costs. Appeal to Quarter Sessions subsequently abandoned; £21 costs to Council. |
| 4. 10. 1959 | 47 Wilmington Square. | Obstructing the D.C.P.H.I. in the course of his duties. | Dismissed. |
| 4. 10, 1959 | 47 Wilmington Square. | Assaulting the D.C.P.H.I. | £2 fine. £2. 2s. 0d. costs. |
Nuisances Requiring Urgent Abatement:
During the year 3 notices were served by the Public Health
Inspectors pursuant to Sec.27 of the London County Council(General
Powers) Act 1955. In each case the Council arranged for the
abatement of the nuisances and recovery of the cost of same.
Eight notices were also served under Sec.25 of the same Act
requiring the clearing of stopped up drains. In 5 cases the
owners themselves arranged for the work to be done and in the
other 3 instances the drains were cleared by the Council.
Public Health (London) Act 1936-Section 40:
Two notices under this section were served during the year
in respect of defective drains which were subsequently repaired
by the Council.