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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 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]
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| Type of Business | Number | No. of Inspections | No. of Revisits | Total No. of visits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tripe Boiler | 1 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Fur Skin Dresser | 1 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Gut Scraper | 1 | 3 | - | 3 |
| Pat Melter | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| *Knacker | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
* This business ceased to operate from 1st November, 1965.
Food & Drugs Act, 1955 Section 62
Slaughterhouses Act, 1958
The Slaughterhouses (Hygiene) slaughterhouses
Regulations, 1958/9
The Slaughter of Animals )
(Prevention of Cvielty) Regulations)
1958/9
One private slaughterhouse in the Borough is licensed by the Council at 180 York
Way - 14/16 Vale Royal. A total of 51 inspections were made of the premises during the
year. The owners co-operated in complying with the Council's requirements under the
relevant legislation.
Diseases of Animals Act, 1950
The administration of the Diseases of Animals Act, 1950, was one of the functions
transferred from the former London County Council to this Council on 1st April.
Arrangements were made for the Corporation of London, who have the essential veterinary
staff, to enforce all the necessary provisions of the Act as agents of the London
Borough of Islington. No formal action under the Act or Orders made thereunder was
necessary during.the year.
Public Health (London) Act, 1936
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1937
Noise Abatement Act, 1960
Noise Nuisances
Complaints of noise nuisances of various types were received during the year including
noise from clubs, private parties and homeworkers using power-driven sewing machines. In
addition, noise from compressors on building sites, extraction fans, panel beating of
crashed cars in small garages, circular saws, a tubular steel scaffolding yard and chimes
from ice cream vehicles were also the subject of complaints.
In many instances it was necessary to carry out evening visits of investigation.
Consulting accoustic engineers were called in by firms in several instances and, in one
case, greatly reduced to an acceptable level the noise caused by the starting up of an oilfired
boiler by lining the boilerhouse with accoustic tiles.
Where from the Town Planning aspect, it was considered that unauthorised industrial
use was being made of the premises, the matter was referred to the Borough Architect.
Number of complaints 175
Number of inspections 366
Number of confirmed cases abated 41
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