London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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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

Greenwich 1950

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough.

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Houses generally repaired250
Rooms cleansed and repaired2,588
Rooms and staircases lighted and ventilated5
Verminous rooms cleansed292
Roofs, gutters and rainwater pipes repaired953
Dampness abated601
Sinks, baths and lavatory basins293
Sink, lavatory and bath waste pipes trapped or amended243
Stoves and fireplaces338
Washing coppers repaired or provided61
Floors repaired407
Provision for storage of food18
Miscellaneous repairs845
Other Nuisances Abated—
Illegal use of Underground rooms discontinued4
Overcrowding abated132
Animals kept in unfit places discontinued or removed17
Dung receptacles provided—
Accumulation of manure and other obnoxious matter removed29
Rat infestation abated564
Smoke Nuisances—
Observations53
Statutory Notices served (Sects. 147 and 148)—
Notices, &c.—
Intimations served under Public Health (London) Act, 19361,458
Statutory Notices served316
Houses rendered fit by informal action265

Table: Legal Proceedings

Legal Proceedings

PremisesOffenceResult of Proceedings
37, Albury StreetNon-compliance with Statutory NoticeAdjourned sine die
43, Albury Streetdo.Summons withdrawn
14, Armitage Roaddo.Summons withdrawn 6/- costs paid
30, Armitasre Roaddo.Summons withdrawn 6/- costs paid
91, Creek Roaddo.Adjourned sine die
120, Creek Roaddo.Order made for com-pliance within 21 days
11, Frobisher Streetdo.Adjourned sine die
21, Glenluce Road (Top Flat)do.Adjourned sine die
21, Glenluce Road(Ground Floor Flat)do.Adjourned sine die
7, Woodland Walkdo.Order made for com-pliance within 28 days
9, Woodland Walkdo.Order made for com-pliance within 28 days