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Lambeth 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
PUBLIC HEALTH (LONDON) ACT, 1936
In respect of 38 summonses returnable to the Lambeth Magistrates Court
and Petty Sessional Court, 5 Abatement Orders were made, 9 cases were
adjourned sine die and 17 were withdrawn, the nuisances being abated by the
respective owners by the date of the hearing.
| Number of dwelling houses rendered fit in consequence of informal action | 751 |
| Number of dwelling houses in which defects were remedied after service of formal notice | |
| (a) by landlords | 727 |
| (b) by Council in default of landlords under the. Fifth Schedule of Public Health (London) Act, 1936 | 9 |
| Under Sections 40, 108/109 and 93 of the Public Health (London) Act, 1936 and Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949 | 41 |
| Under Sections 2 7, 25(1) and 25(2) of London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1955 | 31 |
| 81 | |
| Outstanding cases from previous year are included. | |
SECTION 95 PUBLIC HEALTH (LONDON) ACT,'1936
In 1962 Certificates of Habitation were issued in respect of 615 new
dwellings in regard to the provision of a proper and sufficient water supply.
DRAINAGE PLANS
All plans are registered with the Borough Engineer but the Public Health
Inspectors are responsible for seeing that the work is carried out in accordance
with the drainage bye-laws.
43 plans of new buildings and 101 plans of alterations to existing drains
were deposited. Combined drainage was carried out in 13 cases.