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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
Hampstead 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hampstead Borough]
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HEATING APPLIANCES (FIREGUARDS) ACT. 1952
The Act prohibits the sale or letting of unguarded
domestic electric fires, gas fires or oil heaters; empowers
authorised officers of local authorities to inspect and list
appliances kept on any premises for sale or letting and imposes
penalties for contraventions. No contravention of the Act was
reported.
THE RAG FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT. 1951
There is one firm in the Borough of Hampstead whose
premises are registered for the use of filling materials used
in manufacturing bedding and other articles of upholstery. Four
inspections have been carried out which showed the premises to
be in a satisfactory condition.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Public Health (London) Act, 1936
| Date of Hearing | Court | Premises and Nature of Offence | Result of Proceedings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22.1.55. | Marylebone Magistrates Court | Dynham Road. Non-compliance with Nuisance Order | Order to abate within 14 days, £2.2s. Costs. |
| 1.2.55. | ditto. | Alexandra Road. Non-compliance with Nuisance Order | Order to abate nuisance within 14 days, £2.2s. Costs. |
| 8.2.55. | ditto. | Buckland Crescent. Non-compliance with Nuisance Order | Summons withdrawn Work completed. |
| 16.2.55. | Hampstead Justices Court | Netherwood Street. Non-compliance with Abatement Order | Work completed. £2.2s. Costs. |
| 21.4.55 | Marylebone Magistrates Court | Fellows Road. Nuisance. | Order to abate nuisance within 42 days, £2.2s. Costs. |
| Continued: | |||