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Fixing of W.C. Pans and Traps without Notice.
Where w.c. pans and traps are fixed without notice being given under
Clause 14 of the London County Council bye-laws, Section 39 (1) of
the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, the builders are written to asking
them to open the ground, otherwise legal proceedings will be instituted
against them for infringing the bye-law. This mode of procedure
prevents good work being constructed on to defective work. Whenever
drainage work is found to have been executed and covered up without
inspection, if the builder will not open the ground, the work is exposed
by the Sanitary Authority, and such a line of action ensures sound work.
Overcrowding.
Sixty cases of overcrowding were abated. No cases of overcrowding
were found in workshops (see Miss Tattersall'a report, page 166) ; 111
cases of overcrowding were also abated in connection with bouses let in
lodgings, or occupied by members of more than one family (see Mr.
Tibbatts's report, page 167), Legal proceedings were instituted in
no instance.
General.
6,944 communications were received, and 1,148 complaints (including
19 smoke) as to nuisances were made. 3,435 communications
were despatched.
Again I am deeply indebted to Mr. Shillinglaw, the principal Clerk
in the Town Clerk's Department, for the valuable assistance which at all
times he has so willingly rendered, adding efficiency to the working
of the Public Health Department. Mr. Shillinglaw acts as clerk to the
Public Health and Housing Committee, and recorded the resolutions,
recommendations and reports of the Committee.
I am, Sir, Madam and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
Medical Officer of Health.
Metropolitan Borough of Poplar,
Public Health Offices, Bow Road, E.
June, 1918.