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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

St Pancras 1937

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

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Table: Legal Proceedings.The following prosecutions were undertaken during the year in respect of general sanitary work:—Public Health. (London) Act, 1936.

Legal Proceedings.

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

Public Health. (London) Act, 1936.

Situation of Property.Offence.Date of Hearing of Summons.Result of Proceedings.
49. Wicklow StreetWalls of washhouse and back yard dirty: absence of waste pipe to sink on landing.1937Agreement reached as to work to be carried out, and sum-monses adjourned sine die to enable this to done.
51, Wicklow StreetWalls and ceiling of ground floor back room, ceilings of ground floor front and first floor front rooms, walls of water closet apartment, washhouse and back yard dirty. Rainwater pipe defective.Jan. 25th
53. Wicklow StreetDefective condition of washhouse paving
10, St. Augustines RoadMain roof defectiveFeb. 9thSummonses withdrawn. Work carried out and £2 2s. cost paid.
43, Peckwater StreetMain roof defectiveApril 1stSummons dismissed.
24, Highgate RoadMain roof defectiveApril 28thWork done and summons withdrawn. Costs £2 2s.
4, Oakley SquareUndertaking for reward the maintenance of a child under the age of nine years apart from the parents and failing to give notice thereof to the local authority.May 14thPenalty £2. Costs £2 2s.
19, Shirlock Roaddo. do.May 21stPenalty £1.
12, Langbourne AvenueReconstructing waste pipe in a manner contrary to the drainage bye-laws of the London County Council.June 21stSummons dismissed. Work completed,
12, Langbourne AvenueReconstructing waste pipe without giving notice to the Sanitary Authority as required by the drainage bye laws of the London County Council.June 21stDismissed under Probation of Offenders Act. Costs £2 2s.
82, Cbalton StreetAn occupied house without a proper and sufficient supply of water upstairs: addition roof defective, firegrate of first floor back room defective.July 26thPenalty £2. Costs £2 2s. Order for 21 days not served. Defendant owing General Rates. Fresh notices served on new owner,
35, Leighton GroveSink on staircase untrapped and improperly constructed and discharging into rain water pipe and hopper head under window.Julv 29thCosts £2 2s. Summons withdrawn. Work done. Costs paid.
52, Raydon StreetBack addition roof over water closet apartment and washhouse defective.Aug. 27thSummons withdrawn. Nuisance abated.
44, Lulot StreetBack addition roof defectiveOct. 5thCosts £2 2s. Order for 28 days.
46, Lulot StreetBack addition roof defectiveOct. 5thCosts £2 2s. Order for 28 days.
52, Lulot StreetBack addition roof defectiveOct. 5thCosts £2 2s. Order for 28 days.
7, Busby PlaceFixing a new sink and waste pipe without giving notice to the Sanitary Autnority as required by the drainage bye-laws of the London County Council.Oct. 15thPenalty £l. Costs £1 1s.
Kentish Town RoadCausing to be removed or carried offensive matter by road through London without using a suitable carriage or vessel properly constructed and furnished with a sufficient covering so as to prevent the escape of any such matter or liquid therefrom and so as to prevent any nuisance arising therefrom contrary to bye-laws made by the London County Council under Section 16 (2) of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891.Nov. 19thPenalty £5. Costs £5 5s.
Kentish Town RoadRemoving or carrying do. do.Nov. 11thPenalty £1.
46, Howland StreetUndertaking for reward the maintenance of a child under the age of nine years apart from the parents and failing to give notice thereof to the Local Authority.Nov. 22ndPenalty £2. Costs £2.