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Southwark 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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| Nuisance Orders: | ||
| 7 days | 2 | |
| 10 days | 1 | |
| 14 days | 4 | |
| 21 days | 1 | |
| 28 days | 9 | |
| Adjourned sine die | 6 | Work commenced or completed |
| Summons withdrawn | 18 | |
| Case dismissed | – | |
COMMON LODGING HOUSES
There are four women's and two men's common lodging houses
in the Borough, which are fully occupied nightly. 99 inspections
of these premises were made by the Public Health Inspectors during
the year, 52 of men's lodging houses and 47 of women's. Five
intimation notices were served, all of which have been complied with.
OFFENSIVE TRADES
There are now three premises engaged in offensive trades in the
Borough as follows:—Skin Dressers 2, Manure Manufacturer 1.
During 1956, 42 inspections were made.
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
Fourteen applications were received during the year for registration
under the Act, all of which were satisfactory.
246 Inspections were made during the year.
WATER SUPPLY
The domestic water supply of the Borough is supplied by the
Metropolitan Water Board, and has been satisfactory in quality and
quantity.
During the year, one complaint was received. The Metropolitan
Water Board was informed and a sample analysed, which was found
satisfactory.
Public Health (London) Act, 1936—Section 98
During the year 252 notifications of the withdrawal of water
supply were received from the Metropolitan Water Board.