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Poplar 1909

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]

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fittings in newly established businesses. Yards used are to be properly
paved and drained.
Rag and Bone Dealer.
Notice of name of owner, and address of business to be given to the
London County Council and Borough Council.
Rags, refuse or other materials from dust carts, dust wharf, or refuse
heap not to be allowed on premises.
Bones and fat to be removed at least twice a week from May to
October (inclusive), and once a week during remainder of year.
Rags, bones, fat, skins, etc., are to be stored or manipulated in a
properly constructed room as specified.
There are also provisions for enforcing cleanliness and proper repair
of premises.
The London County Council was prepared to consider representations
from Borough Councils as to amending or altering the Bye-laws.
The Public Health and Housing Committee were of opinion the
Bye-laws are reasonable and necessary, and recommended the Council—
That the draft Bye-laws submitted by the London County Council, with
reference to the conduct of the businesses of a vendor of fried fish, a fish
curer, and a rag and bone dealer, be approved.
COFFEE SHOPS, EATING-HOUSES, FRIEDFISH
SHOPS, HOTELS & RESTAURANTS,
ETC.*
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1908.—Sanitary
Regulations for Premises used for Sale, etc., of Food
for Human Consumption.
The number of premises in the Borough where food is sold or
prepared for sale is 294 : 148 Poplar, 79 Bromley, and 67 Bow. (See
Table A, page 127).
* See Tables A and C, pages 127 and 130.