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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 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]
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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
Work required to be done for Drains, Sanitary Conveniences and Premises
(a) 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 £2117 3s. 6d.
This amount is apportioned as follows "nder the respective Acts and Sections:-
| s. | d. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health (London) Act, 1936, Section 40 | 1375 | 16 | 9 |
| Public Health (London) Act, 1936, Section 109 | 122 | 0 | 6 |
| London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1955, Section 25 | 486 | 8 | 6 |
| London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1955, Section 26 | - | ||
| London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1955, Section 27 | 132 | 17 | 9 |
| 12117 | 3 | 6 |
As mentioned in last year's annual report, the Council adopted a scheme which
resulted in an improved public service whereby the cost of clearing stopped drains
carried out by the Council was remitted if less than £2. This has prevented occupants
of the affected properties from inconvenience and the nuisances have been abated with
the minimum delay. The number of stopped drains reported .was 283 and the number
cleared without charge was 138.
Legal Proceedings
| Date | Address | Magistrate's Decision | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | 1.1.63 | 299 City Road | Fined £2.0.0. Defendant to pay £2.0.0. costs |
| (2) | 1.1.63 | 24 Bromfield Street | Ordered abatement within 14 days. Fined £5.0.0. Defendant to pay £3.0.0. costs. |
| (3) | 1.1.63 | 7 Crossley Street | Fined £2.0.0. Defendant to pay £2.0.0. costs |
| (4) | 1.1.63 | 42 Liverpool Road | Ordered abatement within 14 days. Fined £5.0.0. Defendant to pay £2.10.0. costs. |
| (5) | 1.1.63 | 46 Barnsbury Street | Ordered abatement within 28 days. Absolute discharge. Defendant to pay £2.0.0. costs. |
| (6) | 1.1.63 | 1 Bromfield Street | Ordered abatement within 14 days. Fined £5.0.0. Defendant to pay £2.10.0. costs. |
| (7) | 5.2.63 | 41 Colebrook Row | Ordered abatement within 7 days. Fined £2.0.0. Defendant to pay £2.0.0. costs. |
| (8) | 5.3.63 | 2 Bromfield Street | Ordered abatement within 14 days. Fined £5j0.0. Defendant to pay £3.0.0. costs. |
| (9) | 5.3.63 | 19 Haverstock Street | Ordered abatement within 28 days. Fined £5.0.0. Defendant to pay £3.0.0. costs. |
| (10) | 2.4.63 | 12 Dagmar House, Dagmar Terrace | Ordered abatement within 14 days. Fined £2.0.0. Defendant to pay £2.0.0. costs. |
| (11) | 2.4.63 | 10 Bromfield Street | Ordered abatement within 28 days. Fined £2.0.0. Defendant to pay £2.0.0. costs. |
| (12) | 2.4.63 | 38 Thane Villas | Ordered abatement within 14 days. Fined £2.0.0. Defendant to pay £2.0.0. costs. |