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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 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Finsbury Borough]
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The following table sets out a number of details of the work carried out under this heading in 1964:—
| Housing damp, dirty — remedied | 180 |
|---|---|
| Doors, windows, floors, walls, ceilings, sashcords repaired | 267 |
| Watercloset and urinal defects remedied | 77 |
| Soil and vent pipe defects remedied | 68 |
| Rainwater Pipes cleared, repaired or renewed | 77 |
| Waste pipes cleared, repaired or renewed | 72 |
| Drains cleared | 80 |
| Roofs and gutters repaired | 163 |
| Yard or area defects remedied | 35 |
| Water Storage tank defects remedied | 11 |
| Washhouse defects remedied | 2 |
| Water supply to houses reinstated | 25 |
| Firegrates renewed or repaired | 48 |
| Animal nuisances abated | 1 |
| Miscellaneous nuisances abated | 66 |
| Dust receptacles renewed or repaired | 72 |
| Accumulations of refuse removed | 192 |
| Overcrowding cases reported | 26 |
| No. of Basement rooms inspected | 105 |
| No. of House Inspections | 1,545 |
| No. of House-to-House Inspections | 96 |
| Total No. of first visits for all purposes | 6,631 |
| Total No. of re-visits for all purposes | 9,016 |
| No. of Intimation Notices served | 411 |
| No. of Nuisance Notices served | 62 |
Legal proceedings under the provision of the Public Health (London) Act 1936, were instituted on 2 occasions in 1964 Details are as set out below:—
| Date | Premises | Offence | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.1.64. | 10 Langton Gate. | Failure to comply with a nuisance notice to repair roof. | Fined £5 Cost £1 |
| 28.1.64. | 3 Vineyard Walk. | Failure to comply with Abatement Order | Fined £20 or 28 days imprisonment in default. Costs £2. 2s. 0d. |
Urgent Nuisances:
During 1964 the following urgent matters were dealt with as prescribed
by the London County Council (General Powers) Act 1955 by the service of
notices on the persons responsible.
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