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
Hammersmith 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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Housing Act 1957 - Closing Orders
During the year 8 Closing Orders were made and Closing Orders on 3
properties were determined.
Rent Act, 1957 Applications under the above Act during the past 4 years have been received as follows:-
| 1965 | 1966 | 1967 | 1968 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Certificate of Disrepair | ||||
| Number received | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 |
| Number granted | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| For revocation of Certificates | ||||
| Number received | 9 | - | 4 | 2 |
| Number granted | 6 | - | 2 | 1 |
| Undertakings given by Landlord | ||||
| Number accepted | 2 | 3 | 1 | - |
Sanitary Inspections
The sanitary conditions of the Borough were subject to routine inspection
and investigations were made into the 3,037 complaints received.
Particulars of the visits made by the public health inspectors,
gether with the number of preliminary and statutory notices and the number
of proceedings instituted, are set out overleaf.
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