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Poplar 1912

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

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When a notice is served for cleansing under the bye-laws for houses
let in lodgings or occupied by members of more than one family, should
the premises be verminous a special intimation to that effect is enclosed.
Forty-nine certificates had to be given to the Public Health and
Housing Committee.
During the year 264 rooms have been cleansed of vermin:—
Poplar South Division 14
West Combined Division 19
East Combined Division 33
Bromley Central Division 25
Bromley North Division 20
Bow West Division 34
Bow East Division 16
Houses Let in Lodgings 103
No summonses were applied for.
Licensed Premises Urinals.
One notice was served under Section 22 of the London County
Council (General Powers) Act, 1904, calling upon the owner to provide a
proper door to the urinal attached to his licensed premises.
SCHOOLS.
Inspection of Schools.
The Schools of the Borough were inspected and the sanitary conveniences
and water supplies were found in a satisfactory condition.
SANITARY INSPECTORS' WORK, ETC.
Fixing of W.C. .Pans and Traps without Notice. List of
Sanitary Works. Overcrowding. General. Increased
Sanitary Accommodation at Public Health Offices. Removal
of House Refuse—Difficulties, etc. Suggested Revision of
Bye-Laws relating to Removal of House Refuse. Cul de Sac,
Douglas Street. Cul de Sac, Alpha Road. Paving of Footways
forming Forecourts. New Footway West Ferry Road
Condition of Railway Carriages. Legal Proceedings.