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notice stating a persons intention to remedy the defects specified and in default
for the local authority to carry out works and recover the reasonable costs incurred
in so doing.
This is a most useful provision which has been available to the whole of the
country with the exception of the Inner London Boroughs since 1965, due to the
provisions of Schedule II of the London Government Act, 1963. Representations
had been made by seven Inner London Boroughs, including Lambeth, in respect of
this omission because the precise power was available to the former Metropolitan
Boroughs under a London County Council (General Powers) Act made in 1955.
SUMMARY OF WORK DONE BY DISTRICT PUBLIC
HEALTH INSPECTORS
(1) Inspections
Houses/flats inspected under Public Health Act, 1936 4,283
Separate lettings 446
Re-visits Houses/Flats 4,202
Separate lettings 147
(2) Other Inspections and Visits
Miscellaneous 3,185
Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949 105
Infectious Diseases 303
National Assistance Acts, 1948 and 1951 (aged and infirm) 7
Factories Act, 1961 - Outworkers 160
Pet Animals Act, 1951 7
Noise Nuisances 157
Food Premises 2,581
Non-effective visits 3,424
(3) Nuisances and Notices
Notices served - Public Health Acts, 1936 and 1961
(a) Informal 1,035
(b) Statutory 1,548
Notices complied with - Public Health Acts, 1936 and 1961
(a) Informal 838
(b) Statutory 802