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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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Sewerage and Sewage Disposal
Arrangements for sewerage and sewage disposal in the Borough were reasonably
adequate. Flooding of basements occurred occasionally, however, in certain areas when
the sewers were surcharged with storm water.
At the end of the year arrangements were made for a meeting with representatives
of the Borough Engineer and the Greater London Council to examine the problem and the
possible remedies.
National Assistance Acts 1948 and 1951
In several cases the assistance of the inspector was required in the removal of
elderly persons to suitable premises. This gave an opportunity to carry out works
of cleansing and repair to the rooms which were temporarily or permanently vacated by
the tenant.
DETAILS OF PUBLIC CONTROL FUNCTIONS TRANSFERRED ON 1st APRIL 1965 Refreshment Houses Act, 1860 (as amended)
| No. of licences issued | 132 |
| Explosives Acts, 1875 & 1923 Fireworks Act, 1951 The Keeping of Fireworks Order, 1959 | |
| No. of registrations during year | 283 |
| No. of visits | 463 |
| London County Council (General)Powers Act, 1921 - Part III (as amended) Employment Agencies | |
| No. of licences issued during year | 5 |
| No. of licensed agencies at end of year | 35 |
| No. of visits 44 No. of revisits 40 | |
| Nurses Agencies Act, 1957 Nurses Agencies | |
| No. of licensed agencies at end of year | 1 |
| London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1920 - Part IV (as amended) Establishments for massage or special treatment | |
| No. of licences issued during year | 19 |
| No. of licensed establishments at end of year | 19 |
| No. of visits ... 19 No. of revisits 4 | |
| Theatrical Employers Registration Acts, 1925 & 1928 | |
| No. of registrations during year | 1 |
| No. of registered employers at end of year | 38 |
| Shops Act, 1950 ) No. of visits | 2981 |
| Shops (Early Closing Days) Act, 1965 ) No. of informations laid | 1 |
| Young Persons (Employment) Acts, 1938 & 1964) No. of warning letters sent | 8 |
| Performing Animals (Regulation) Act, 1925 | |
| No. of current registrations | Nil |