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Stoke Newington 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stoke Newington, The Metropolitan Borough]
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Summary of Enquiries made at the Public Health Department
During the year, 3,217 enquiries were dealt with at the Public Health
Department counter and are analysed below:—
New Sanitary Complaints 1,510
Follow-up of original complaint 372
Housing Enquiries 39
Infectious Disease Enquiries 31
Street Trading Enquiries 8
Disinfection 80
Vaccination 30
Maternity and Child Welfare Services 37
Miscellaneous Enquiries 1,110
Drainage Applications
During the year, 21 Drainage Applications and plans were approved
by the Council.
Certificates of Disrepair and Rescindment
During the year, 4 Certificates of Disrepair and 2 Certificates of
Rescindment were issued under the Rent and Mortgage Restrictions Acts.
Water Supply
The water supply of the Borough is controlled by the Metropolitan
Water Board and no complaint regarding the supply was received during
the year.