Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]
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(5) Number of Undertakings refused by Local Authority under
proviso to paragraph 5 of the First Schedule
(6) Number of certificates issued where undertakings not accepted
Applications for Cancellation of Certificates
(7) Applications by landlords to Local Authority for cancellation
of certificates 3
Number of applications brought forward from 1965 -
Number of applications carried forward to 1967 -
Total number of applications receiving attention 1966 3
(8) Objections by tenants to cancellation of certificates -
(9) Decisions by Local Authority to cancel in spite of tenant's
objection -
(10) Certificates cancelled by Local Authority 3
Applications by Overseas Companies for Certificates of Repair
Applications received -
Certificates issued -
(ix) Repairs and improvements effected as a result of Service of Notices under
the Public Health Acts 1936-61
1. Brickwork - walls repaired or rebuilt 80
2. Drains cleared, repaired, etc. 574
3. Dampness remedied 1,130
4. Fireplaces and ranges repaired/renewed 58
5. Floors repaired 383
6. Flues repaired 20
7. Internal walls repaired 775
8. Ceilings repaired 652
9. Rainwater pipes/gutters repaired/renewed 432
10. Roofs repaired 1,053
11. Rooms cleansed 26
12. Sinks provided/renewed 50
13. Soil pipes repaired and renewed 59
14. Staircase or passages cleansed 9
15. Staircase repaired 161
16. Waste pipes repaired/renewed 257
17. Water Closet Apartments cleansed 22
18. Water Closet Pans and Traps renewed 118
19. Water Closets - flushing apparatus repaired or renewed 163
20. Water Closets - general repairs 229
21. Water Supplies provided 11
22. Water service pipes repaired 90
23. Window sash cords renewed 692
24. Windows repaired or renewed 488
25. Miscellaneous improvements 996
Total 8,528
Works in Default
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1955, Sections 25, 26 and 27
Public Health Act 1936 - Sections 39, 44, 45 and 275
Public Health Act 1961 - Sections 17 and 18
Consequent upon notices served by the public health inspectors for work to be
done to be done to drains, sanitary conveniences and premises, the Council in
pursuance of their powers under the above Acts carried out works in default in 215
cases.
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