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The number of inspections made in connection with this work was 6.280.
In 692 instances intimation notices relating to nuisances were served. 366 of
which were promptly complied with. In the remaining 263 it was found
necessary to serve a statutory notice. which in all but four cases led to the work
being done. The four owners who failed to comply with the statutory notice
did so when an order was made by the magistrate.
The staff of inspectors having been increased and a special house.to.house
inspector appointed the old register should soon be dealt with. The inspectors
have also been instructed to make a note of all premises calling for registration
and these will be registered as soon as possible. During the year arrangements
were made for systematically inspecting places on the register and. beginning
with 1911. notices. will be sent to owners of registered houses in March of
each year calling their attention to the necessity for cleansing and limewashing
of staircases. etc. As soon as possible after the issue of these notices visits will
be paid by the inspectors.
Common Lodging Houses.
All the necessary particulars with regard to houses of this class are contained
in the subjoined table. The premises have been visited from time to time
throughout the year. Taking advantage of the provision contained in Section 35
of the Housing. Town Planning. etc. Act. 1909. exempting owners of houses
letting sleeping accommodation to persons of the working classes at a charge
not exceeding sixpence per night. on the production of certificate from the
Medical Officer of Health that the sanitary accommodation is sufficient. the
owners of the premises marked with an asterisk in the accompanying table. made
application for such a certificate. In each case a certificate was granted but
not until a full and careful examination had been made of the premises In
one instance (3 Little Grove Street). the granting of the certificate was made
conditionally on certain alterations to the drainage and sanitary conveniences
being carried out.
Address.
54, Bell Street
2, Burne Street and Lisson Street
6., Charlotte Place
123a, Church Street
*29, Circus Street
3, Gee.s Court
4, Gee.s Court
22, Harrow Street
47, Hereford Street
45, Lisson Street
Registered Owner.
Alfred Crew
William Booth
Emma Lawson
Colin Fitz.William Campbell
William H. G. Richardson
Margaretta E. Howell
Margaretta E. Howell
Archibald Nicoll MacNicoll
Alfred Wilson
Alfred Wilson
Registered
number of
occupants.
55 men
594 men
7 women
60 men
100 men
39 men
27 men
02 women
19 men
35 men