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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
Islington 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]
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Underground Bakehouses—continued.
487 Hornsey Road 121 Packington Street
7 Junction Road 107 Roman Way
59 Junction Road 69 St. Peter Street
239 Junction Road 52 Stanmore Street
483 Liverpool Road 14 Upper Street
32 Mackenzie Road 102 Upper Street
77 Newington Green Road 226 St. Paul's Road
123 Newington Green Road (to 1st December, 1952).
In addition the following, although still on the register, discontinued to be used
during the year:—
128 Blackstock Road
156 Blackstock Road
487 Hornsey Road
32 Mackenzie Road
107 Roman Way
Details relative to the existing bakehouses are as follows:—
| Number of routine inspections | 180 |
| Number of re-visits | 153 |
| Number of notices served | 17 |
| Number of notices complied with | 24 |
Level Bakehouses.
A level bakehouse was built during the year at 32 Mackenzie Road to replace
the underground bakehouse at this address, the use of which has been discontinued.
In addition, a level bakehouse was built at 388 Hornsey Road.
Legal Proceedings. Factories Act, 1937—Section 54.
| Date | Address | Magistrate's Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 22.1.52 | 212 Essex Road | Adjourned sine die. |
| 26.10.52 | 14 Upper Street | Costs against Council £15 15s. 0d. on appeal against cessation of Certificate of Suitability on 31st December, 1951. |
Public Health (London) Act, 1936.
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1937.
Noise Nuisances.
During the year a number of complaints were received of alleged noise
nuisances, as a result of which the following action was taken:—
Number of inspections 44
Number of re-visits 44