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

Islington 1955

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]

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Table: Revocation Certificates.

Revocation Certificates.

Applications brought forward from 195413
Applications in 19556618
Total6721
Certificates issued in 1955443
Certificates refused in 19551317
Balance to 1956101
Total6721
Appeals Lodged——
Improvements effected as a result of Service of Notices under the Public Health(London) Act.
1. Brickwork—walls repaired or rebuilt22
2. Drains cleared, repaired, etc.301
3. Dampness remedied2,182
4. Fireplaces and ranges repaired/renewed298
5. Floors repaired395
6. Flues repaired181
7. Internal walls repaired925
8. Ceilings repaired615
9. Rainwater pipes/gutters repaired313
10. Roofs repaired1,151
11. Rooms cleansed124
12. Sinks provided41
13. Soil pipes repaired and renewed56
14. Staircases or passages cleansed22
15. Staircases repaired90
16. Waste pipes repaired199
17. Water Closet Apartments cleansed35
18. Water Closet Pans and Traps renewed114
19. Water Closets—flushing apparatus repaired or renewed165
20. Water Closets—general repairs390
21. Water supply provided46
22. Water service pipes repaired64
23. Window cords renewed937
24. Windows repaired or renewed532
25. Miscellaneous improvements674
Total9,872
Total number of houses improved3,414
Total number of separate lettings improved3,984
Total number of nuisances abated9,090