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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
Paddington 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Paddington, Metropolitan Borough of]
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| Summonses Heard | Address and Defects or Offence | Result of Hearing |
|---|---|---|
| 11.3.54 | 48, Herries Street— | |
| Defective main roof | Costs £1 1s. | |
| 15.4.54 | 8, Braithwaite Place— | |
| Carrying out drainage work | ||
| (1) without submission of plans | Fine £\ Costs £1 1s. | |
| (2) without notice being given | Fine £1 | |
| (3) not in accordance with byelaws | Fine £1 | |
| 15.4.54 | 12, Abourne Street— | |
| General defects | Costs £2 2s. Abatement Order made | |
| 15.4.54 | 40, St. Stephen's Gardens— | |
| (1) Dampness in first floor | Costs 15s. Abatement Order made | |
| (2) Dampness in ground floor and basement | Abatement Order made | |
| 15.4.54 | 8-11, Adpar Street/32-38, Hall Place— | |
| Uncleansed yard at rear | Fine £2 Costs £2 2s. | |
| 13.5.54 | 40, St. Stephen's Gardens— | |
| Insufficient water supply | Fine £5 Costs £5 5s. Abatement Order made | |
| 27.5.54 | 61, Waverley Walk— | |
| (1) Accumulation of filth | Costs £1 1s. Abatement Order made | |
| (2) Defective water-closet ... | Summons withdrawn. Work completed | |
| 2.7.54 | 50, Westbourne Grove : Bakery— | |
| Failing to keep the premises and utensils in a clean condition | Absolute discharge. £\0 10s. costs | |
| 15.7.54 | 209, Lanark Road— | |
| General defects | Costs £2 2s. Abatement Order made | |
| 15.7.54 | 10, Adpar Street—- | |
| Defective dustbins | Dustbins provided. Summons withdrawn | |
| 15.7.54 | 2, Dartington Terrace— | |
| Defective drain | Costs £2 2s. Abatement Order made | |
| 7.10.54 | 11, Aldridge Road Villas— | |
| Defective sink waste pipe | Fine £1 Costs £1 | |
| 7.10.54 | 163, Bravington Road— | |
| Ground floor back room walls damp | Costs £1 1s. Abatement Order made | |
| 7.10.54 | 54, Amberley Road— | |
| Defective flue | Costs £1 Abatement Order made | |
| 25.11.54 | 13, Saltram Crescent— | |
| General defects | Costs £2 2s. Abatement Order made |
In addition to the above, 17 (41) summonses were withdrawn on payment of 17 (55) guineas costs in cases where
the work required was completed before the summonses were heard.
CANAL BOATS.—During the year the Paddington Basin and its vicinity were visited on 40 (38) occasions and 36 (22)
boats were inspected. It was not necessary to serve any formal notices, the defects found being remedied by the owners
upon the receipt of a letter. One (1) child of school age was found to be living on the boats inspected.
BURIALS.—During the year 26 (36) burials and 6 (2) cremations were arranged under the National Assistance Act, 1948.
SHOPS ACTS.—The Shops Acts Inspectors made 1,686 (1,477) inspections during the year. No statutory action was
necessary, any contraventions found being dealt with informally.
MORTUARY.—The number of bodies received at the mortuary was 392 (395) and 343 (339) post mortem examinations,
were made there.
PET ANIMALS ACT.—Seven (7) licences were applied for and granted during the year. Routine inspections are made
to ensure that the conditions attaching to the licences are being maintained.
RODENT CONTROL.—The following table gives details of the work carried out under the Prevention of Damage by
Pests Act, 1949. It relates to the year ended 31st March 1955 at the request of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.