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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Stoke Newington 1959

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

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25.
Housing Act. 1957
Under Section 17 of the Housing Act, 1957, Closing Orders were made
in respect of twelve basement rooms and three other rooms.
Undertakings not to use parts of buildings for human habitation
were accepted from the owners of two properties.

Table: LEGAL PROCEEDINGSThe following is a summary of the legal proceedings carried out during the year :-

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The following is a summary of the legal proceedings carried out during the year :-

Nature of OffenceFineCostsRemarks
£.s.d.£.s.d.
Appeal against notice under Sec.40 of the Public Health (London) Act, 1936, re drainage work in Grayling Road.Owners of three properties ordered to share the cost of repairs equally®
For public health nuisance at premises in Winston Road,l.15.6.Order to abate in 14 days.
For failure to comply with Abatement Order in respect of premises in Wilberforce Road.25.0.0.l.l.0.
For offences under Food Hygiene Regulations, 1955, at premises in Barbauld Road.10.0.0.
Appeal against notice under Section 40 of the Public Health (London) Act, 1936 re drainage work in Manor Road.Owners of six properties ordered to share cost of repairs equally.
For public health nuisance at premises in Lordship Road.3.0.0.l.7.0.Work completed satisfactorily.
For failure to comply with Abatement Order in respect of premises in Lordship Road.Adjourned sine die
For public health nuisance at premises in Brodia Road.2.0.0.2.2.6.Order to abate in seven days.