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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 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]
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| Water service pipes repaired | 92 | ||
| 23. | Window cords renewed | 1,331 | |
| 24. | Windows repaired or renewed | 554 | |
| 25. | Miscellaneous improvements | 898 | |
| Total | 10,412 | ||
| Total number of houses improved | 3,411 | ||
| Total number of separate lettings improved | 3,662 | ||
| Total number of nuisances abated | 9,690 | ||
Public Health (London) Act, 1936—Sections 40 and 109.
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1955, Sections 25, 26 and 27.
Consequent upon Notices served by the Public Health Inspectors, the Council,
in pursuance of their powers under the above Acts to undertake works in default,
carried out works to a total cost of £4,471 18s. 6d. during the period under review.
This amount is apportioned as follows under the appropriate Acts and Sections:—
| s. | d. | ||
| Public Health (London) Act, 1936, Section 40 | 2,547 | 7 | 8 |
| Public Health (London) Act, 1936, Section 109 | 735 | 18 | 6 |
| London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1955, Section 25 | 41 | 2 | 2 |
| London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1955, Section 26 | 33 | 14 | 3 |
| London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1955, Section 27 | 1,113 | 15 | 11 |
| £4,471 | 18 | 6 |