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Stoke Newington 1910

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stoke Newington, The Metropolitan Borough]

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DAIRIES, COWSHEDS, AND MILKSHOPS.
67 visits were paid to the Milkshops and Cowsheds. In
most instances the premises were found to be in a satisfactory
condition. It was only necessary in 5 cases to serve intimation
notices for cleansing.
There are 51 milk vendors registered in the Borough and two
licensed cowkeepers.
COMPLAINTS.
Sec. 107 (3) Public Health Act, 1891.
172 complaints were received during the year, relating to 186
premises.
In 24 cases, on inspection of the premises to which the complaint
related, no nuisance which could be dealt with under the Public
Health Acts was found.
121 intimation notices were served on the owners and occupiers
of premises complained of.
STABLES AND MEWS.
340 inspections were made cf the Stables and Mews in the
Borough.
Six Intimation Notices were served on Occupiers to remove
accumulations of manure. In very few cases were accumulations found.
The Council's Regulations have been well observed; and in
several instances the paving of stable yards has been repaired or
renewed on advice to the occupiers or owners.
HOUSES LET IN LODGINGS.
There were 263 premises on the Register at the end of the year.