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St Pancras 1925

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Pancras, Metropolitan Borough]

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Table: The following prosecutions were undertaken during the year in respect of general sanitary work:—Summonses.Under the Public Health(London)Act, 1891 (except in respect of Food).

The following prosecutions were undertaken during the year in respect of general sanitary work:—

Summonses.

Under the Public Health(London)Act, 1891 (except in respect of Food).

Situation of Property.Offence.Date of Hearing of Summons.Result of Proceedings.
114, Torriano AvenueRoof defectiveJan.28thCosts £1 1s.—Order 28 days.
17, St. George's SquareRooms dirty; water-closet basin and apartment foul; rainwater pipe and sink defective„28thOrder 28 days
17, „Water-closet and accessories not maintained in a proper condition of repair„28thFined 10s., costs £1 1s.
1, Wolcot StreetCeilings damp; washhouse and water-closet roofs defective„29thFined 1s., costs £2 2s.
1. „Failing to provide portable metal dust bin„29thSummonses withdrawn. Notices complied with.
1, „Defective yard paving29th
2, „Ceiling damp; roof and guttering defective; ceiling defectiveFeb.25thFined 1s., costs £2 2s.
2 „Walls and ceilings dirty„25thSummonses withdrawn. Notices complied with.
2, „Failing to pave yard„25th
3, „Roof, guttering and ceiling defective,,25thDo.
11, ,,Walls and ceilings dirty and defective; rainwater pipe defective; ground outside water-closet in a foul condition„25thFined 1s., costs ,£1 1s.
11, „Failing to provide portable metal dust bin„25 thSummons withdrawn —notice complied with.
11, „Failing to repair yard paving„25thFined 1s., costs £1 1s.
12, „Ceilings damp, defective and dangerous; roof and guttering defective; ground outside water-closet foul„25 thDo.
12, „Failing to provide proper portable metal dust bin„26thWithdrawn—notice complied with.
12, „Failing to repair yard paving„25thDo.
154, Seymour StreetRainwater pipe defective„25thFined 1s., costs £1 1s.
24, Barclay StreetDrain ventilating pipe defective„25thCosts ,£1 1s.—Order 14 days.
10b, Gospel Oak GroveWalls and ceilings dirty and roof defectiveMar.11thCosts £2 2s.—Order 14 days.
35, Queen's CrescentRoofs and skylight defective„11thCosts £2 2s.—Order 21 days.
21, Carlton RoadWalls and ceilings dirty; roof of lobby and dust bin defective„18thCosts £2 2s.—Order 14 days.
55, Fitzroy RoadFailing to comply with nuisance orderFeb.11thFined 1s., costs £3 3s.
13, Drummond StreetDefective drainApril27thCosts £1 3s.—Order 28 days.
23, 24, 46, 47 & 18, Barclay StreetFailing to comply with nuisance orders„27thAdjourned sine die for enquiry as to Bankruptcy proceedings.
17, St. George's SquareDo.„30thFined .£1 14s., costs £1 1s.
15, Falkland PlaceFailing to provide sufficient water-closet accommodation„15thCosts £6 6s. Ejectment order obtained by owner.
52, Lulot StreetDefective back addition roofOct.16thFined 1s., costs £2 2s.
66, Chalton StreetDrain ventilating pipe, fresh air inlet and foul air outlet defective; interceptor without a stopperNov.9thCosts ,£2 2s.—Order 28 days.
83, Leverton StreetAbsence of proper and sufficient supply of water„26thCosts £2 2s.—notice complied with.

Table: Under the London County Council(General Powers)Act,1922.

Under the London County Council(General Powers)Act,1922.

Situation of PropertyOffence.Date of Hearing of Summons.Result of Proceedings.
1, Wolcot StreetRoom verminousJan. 29thSummons withdrawn—notice complied with.
2, „Do.Feb. 25thDo.
3, „Do.„ 25thDo.
24, Barclay StreetDo.„ 25thDo.