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Smoke A batement.
49 observations were made and 21 nuisances recorded. 15 complaints
were received from the London County Council. 3 intimations were
served. In addition, 17 cautions were sent and 1 letter to the L.C.C.
It was not necessary to institute legal proceedings in any instance.
Methods of observation and standards in use since 1927 are similar
to those of the Coal Smoke Abatement Society.
Houses Let in Lodgings.
The report of the Inspector is given on page 27.
Offensive trades, Slaughterhouses.
These aie referred to in Table A, page 28 .
Milkshops, Dairies, etc.
The premises are reported upon on page 59.
Underground Rooms.
In the early part of the year a letter was received from the Metropolitan
Boroughs Standing Joint Committee regarding a communication which
had been received from the Royal Borough of Kensington, in which,
amongst other matters, it was proposed that powers should be sought to
prevent the re-letting of certain underground rooms which are considered
unfit for living or sleeping purposes.
The Council agreed to support the proposals.
One notice was served upon an occupier to discontinue the use of a
basement front room which was unfit for human habitation. This notice
was complied with.
Rag and Bone Dealers.
No legal proceedings were taken for non-compliance with the L.C.C.
Bye-laws.
Verminous Rooms.
Verminous rooms are brought to the notice of owners upon the
“Intimations,'' which are followed, if necessary, by “Statutory Notices''