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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 1958

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

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Table: 10. Roofs repaired912

10. Roofs repaired

912

11. Rooms cleansed25
12. Sinks provided15
13. Soil pipes repaired and renewed36
14. Staircases or passages cleansed12
15. Staircases repaired165
16. Waste pipes repaired175
17. Water Closet Apartments cleansed2
18. Water Closet Pans and Traps renewed98
19. Water Closets - flushing apparatus repaired or renewed47
20. Water Closets - general repairs474
21. Water supply provided14
22. Water service pipes repaired43
23. Window cords renewed1081
24. Windows repaired or renewed801
25. Miscellaneous improvements1155
TOTAL ...10,888

Table: Total number of houses improved3016

Total number of houses improved

3016

Total number of separate lettings improved3443
Total number of nuisances abated9544

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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 carried out works in default
to a total cost of £3187 0s lid during the period under review.

Table: This amount is apportioned as follows under the appropriate Ac.ts and Sections:-

This amount is apportioned as follows under the appropriate Ac.ts and Sections:-

£s.d.
Public Health (London) Act, 1936, Section 402,01905
Public Health (London) Act, 1936, Section 10914566
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1955, Section 25116158
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1955, Section 26---
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1955, Section 27905184
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