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PUBLIC HEALTH (LONDON) ACT, 1936-LEGAL
PROCEEDINGS
Failure to Abate Nuisances.

COMMON LODGING HOUSES
There are four women's and two men's common lodging houses
in the Borough, which are fully occupied nightly. 97 inspections
of these premises were made by the Public Health Inspectors
during the year, 58 of men's lodging houses and 39 of women's.
Two intimation notices were served, both 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 1957, 45 inspections were made.
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
Fifteen applications were received during the year for registration
under the Act, all of which were satisfactory.
257 Inspections were made during the year.
WATER SUPPLY
The domestic water supply of the 3orough 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 16 notifications of the withdrawal of water
supply were received from the Metropolitan Water Board.
Public Health (London) Act, 1936—Section 95
Certificates have been issued in respect of the provision of a
proper and sufficient supply of water at 377 new dwellings as
follows:-