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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
Poplar 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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The Town Clerk afforded the following information regarding the number of families rehoused during the past year:—
| Families accommodated . | Number of persons (approx.). | |
|---|---|---|
| (a) By the Poplar Borough Council in:— | ||
| (1) Newly erected houses or flats | 98 | 551 |
| (2) Adapted buildings | - | - |
| (3) Vacancies re-let:— | ||
| (a) New properties.. | 35 | |
| (b) Adapted or miscellaneous properties | 2 | |
| 37 | 227 | |
| (1) Ordinary cases | 590 | |
| (2) Rehousing cases | 262 | |
| (3) Special hardship cases | 42 | |
| Total | 1,029 | |
** It is not possible to give the approximate number of persons
accommodated under this heading.
Verminous Premises and Rooms (L.C.C. (General Powers) Act, 1922).
The service of notices regarding 367 premises and the contents of
rooms at 67 premises was authorised by the Public Health Committee.
Verminous rooms are brought to the notice of owners upon the
"Intimations," which are followed, if necessary, by Statutory Notices
as there are usually other nuisances or defects upon the premises.
Notices are also served under Section 10 of the London County Council
(General Powers) Act, 1922.
A fluid insecticide is issued at the Disinfectant Depots, and sprayers
loaned to tenants in order to rid rooms and contents of bugs. 76½ gallons
of insecticide were distributed during the year.