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PUBLIC HEALTH (LONDON) ACT, 1936-LEGAL
PROCEEDINGS
Failure to Abate Nuisances
Nuisance Orders:
14 days 2
21 days 4
Summons withdrawn 8 (Work completed).
COMMON LODGING HOUSES
There are four women's and two men's common lodging houses in the
Borough, which are fully occupied nightly. 89 inspections of these
premises were made by the Public Health Inspectors, 36 of men's lodging
houses and 53 of women's. Six 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 1958, 20 inspections were made.
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
Thirteen applications were received for registration under the Act,
all of which were satisfactory.
122 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, two complaints were received. The Metropolitan
Water Board was informed and samples analysed, which were found
satisfactory.
Public Health (London) Act, 1936-Sect ion 98
During the year 20 notifications of the withdrawal of water supply
were received from the Metropolitan Water Board.
Public Health (London) Act, 1936-Section 95
Certificate's have been issued in respect of the provision of a
proper and sufficient supply of water at 278 new dwellings as follows:-