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SMOKE ABATEMENT.
There are few factory chimneys in the Borough, but such as
exist are kept under observation by the inspectors in order that any
breaches of the provisions of the Act may be dealt with.
One complaint received during the year of nuisance from
smoke was investigated and abated after notice issued by the
Department.
PREMISES AND OCCUPATIONS WHICH CAN BE
CONTROLLED BY BYE-LAWS OR REGULATIONS.
Houses Let in Lodgings.—No new houses were registered
during the year.
Vans.—The plot of land at the junction of Truman's Road and
Stoke Newington Road is occasionally used as a fair ground. A
complaint was made with regard to the absence of sanitary arrangements
in connection with the occupiers of a caravan on this plot.
This was duly investigated and no nuisance could be found. The
caravan was occupied by a man, wife and two children, wh.o, by
arrangement, use a private house in the near vicinity. The few
workmen employed in the fair ground live in lodgings in the neighbourhood.
The fair ground and caravan are kept under supervision.
No offensive trades are carried on in the Borough.
Underground Sleeping Rooms.
No local regulations have been made under Section 18 of the
Housing Act, 1925.
legal proceedings were token against the owners of the premises
in respect of the letting of two basement rooms contrary to the
provisions of Section 96 of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891.
The owners were duly fined £2 and £1 15s. costs on the above charge.
The family in occupation were successful in obtaining alternative
accommodation outside the Borough, and no further action was
called for.